U.S. Agencies Attacked by Suspected Russian Hackers

The video discusses a sophisticated global cyber campaign where hackers targeted the software supply chain, specifically SolarWinds, affecting US government and private sectors. The breach potentially impacted 18,000 customers worldwide. It suggests that the US government's focus on securing the presidential election may have left other systems vulnerable, allowing suspected Russian hackers to exploit these weaknesses.

What was the primary method used by hackers in the SolarWinds cyber breach?

• Using ransomware to lock systems

• Phishing attacks on employees

• Inserting a vulnerability into software updates

• Direct hacking of government databases

Which of the following sectors was NOT mentioned as a target of the SolarWinds breach?

• US State Department

• Military

• Healthcare

• Fortune 500 corporations

Approximately how many SolarWinds customers were potentially affected by the breach?

• 180,000

• 18,000

• 1,800

• 1,800,000

What was the main focus of the US government during the time of the SolarWinds breach?

• Protecting the presidential election

• Securing financial institutions

• Enhancing military cybersecurity

• Developing new software technologies

Which agency was primarily responsible for ensuring the security of the US election?

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

• National Security Agency (NSA)