The US Cyber Command is expecting the TrickBot botnet to be involved in election interference attempts, and is actively running persistent operations against it along with Microsoft.
U.S. Cyber Command uploaded a total of 7 new malware samples used by North Korean hackers to draw attention to tactics used to steal state secrets, conduct corporate espionage and find backdoors into the nation’s critical infrastructure.
U.S. cyber command is ready for more aggressive stance of persistent engagement around 2020 election and is prepared to take on a proactive approach including carrying out offensive cyber strikes.
