MixMode Observes Increase in Threat Actor Activity Supporting CISA’s Heightened Election Security Concerns

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint statement on November 5th, 2024, with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), highlighting the ongoing threat of Russian influence efforts targeting the recent elections. This advisory emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance against manufactured content and disinformation campaigns to undermine trust in the election process and incite violence.

Mirroring CISA’s Concerns: Increased Threat Actor Activity

These concerns resonate with observations from MixMode’s threat research team. In the past 48 hours, MixMode’s Security Analysts have observed a significant rise in suspicious network traffic originating from IP addresses linked to adversarial nation states. The traffic observed indicates the techniques being used are designed to circumvent firewalls.

MixMode’s advanced AI has detected increased recent nation-state activity emanating from multiple geo locations, including entities associated with countries CISA views as high risk.

This activity often targets critical infrastructure sectors, such as energy and communication grids, which could be vulnerable to manipulation or disruption attempts to sow chaos and further destabilize the political landscape.

Staying Vigilant in the Face of Disinformation

Organizations across all industries should prioritize cybersecurity measures in the coming weeks. Some key steps to remain vigilant include:

Be extra cautious of unsolicited emails, text messages, and social media posts, especially those containing sensationalized claims or inflammatory rhetoric.
Verify information from trusted sources before sharing it further.
Report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

How MixMode Can Help

Traditional security solutions often struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving tactics employed by advanced threat actors. MixMode’s innovative approach offers a powerful defense against these threats, utilizing:

Advanced Third-Wave AI Technology: MixMode utilizes advanced AI to establish a normal network behavior baseline autonomously. This baseline dynamically adapts to changing network patterns, eliminating the need for constant manual rule updates.
Self-supervised Learning:MixMode’s self-supervised learning capabilities enable MixMode to learn and understand your unique network environment continuously. This translates to fewer false positives and a more accurate detection of suspicious activity.
Pre-emptive Threat Detection: MixMode identifies anomalies and suspicious behavior early, empowering organizations to swiftly take action and neutralize potential threats before they can cause significant damage.

Stay vigilant and informed. MixMode is here to help you defend against evolving threats and maintain a secure network environment. Please contact us for additional information, use cases or guidance.

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Mirroring CISA’s Concerns: Increased Threat Actor Activity

Staying Vigilant in the Face of Disinformation

How MixMode Can Help

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