Geopolitical tensions are driving destructive cyberattacks designed to disrupt operations, not demand ransom. CISOs must limit lateral movement and contain breaches to reduce the impact of wiper campaigns. [...]
How CISOs Can Survive the Era of Geopolitical Cyberattacks
Geopolitical conflicts are fueling destructive wiper malware campaigns targeting critical infrastructure to disrupt operations rather than extort ransoms. These attacks primarily affect enterprises and government systems with high lateral movement potential, leading to operational downtime and data destruction. CISOs must prioritize breach containment and lateral movement mitigation to limit impact.