Cyberwar is coming

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The US Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning about Russian "preparatory activity."

CISA's director said their advisory "reinforces the urgent need for all organizations, large and small, to act now to protect themselves against malicious cyber activity."

https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252514978/Biden-Russia-exploring-cyber-attacks-against-US

What stands out is the language being used. What is the "preparatory activity" preparing for?

Then there is this from USDA:

"As a reminder, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency recommends all organizations adopt a heightened posture when it comes to cybersecurity and protecting their most critical assets," read a notice sent to employees with the U.S. Department of Agriculture this week.

The guidance, which was viewed by The Hill, went as far as to suggest that employees stock up on food, gas and other supplies as part of a "personal and professional preparedness" plan. "Have some cash on hand in case ATMs or credit card readers are unavailable," stated the email from USDA security and technology heads.

"Do not allow your vehicles to get low on fuel," employees were told in another bullet point. The alert further instructed employees to "have basic food and emergency preparedness supplies available" and "ensure that you have a family emergency plan."

https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/595945-cyber-officials-urge-federal-agencies-to-armor-up-for-potential

That is another very specific warning.

One other odd thing happened. There was smoke rising from the Russian embassy in Poland. It could be nothing, but that's a sign that Russia might leave the embassy.

Link to tweet

It might be time to stock up on TP again.

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2. Most internet devices in the US are privately owned.

They don't control the systems that need to be secured. For example, your computer.

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. New Pope?

Anything is possible when you lose the narrative.

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5. I hope they take this advice seriously.

I wish that the Ukrainians had listened to Biden's warning about the Russian forces.