The Massive Cyberattack You Never Heard About.
The US Department of Health and Human Services experienced what appeared to be an unprecedented electronic cyberattack just as Covid-19 began wreaking havoc worldwide. Now, the department’s former Chief Information Officer is stepping forward to reveal previously unknown details about the size, scope and aims of what he called a nation-state level assault.
The assault was truly massive and well-coordinated. It was a nation-state level attack, with teams of hackers working around the clock to penetrate the department’s systems. The hackers were relentless and determined, and they succeeded in getting into HHS’s systems on multiple occasions.
The attack on HHS was a wake-up call for governments around the world. It highlighted the need for all organisations to take cyber security seriously and to invest in the necessary tools and resources to protect their systems.
Unfortunately, the sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow. Governments and organisations must remain vigilant and constantly update their security measures if they are to remain safe from the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime.
Thankfully, the attack on HHS didn’t cause any lasting damage. With the help of other experts, the department was able to successfully defend itself against the attack and protect the valuable information it holds. Now, all organisations must take heed of this incident and ensure that they have the necessary tools and procedures in place to protect themselves against similar attacks in the future.