NEWS
Finnish Parliament’s information systems were targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack discovered in 2020. Finnish authorities investigating the parliament hacking in Finland have confirmed the involvement of the APT31 hacking group. Additionally, a suspect in the case has been identified.
Source: National Bureau of Investigation
SITUATION ANALYSIS
State-sponsored cyberattacks against government institutions are a serious national security threat. Hacking groups like APT31, with their resources and expertise, can penetrate even the most robust cybersecurity defenses. The Finland Parliament hacking highlights the growing danger of these attacks and the urgent need for cutting-edge investigative tools.
CHALLENGES
- State-Backed Actors: Nation-state hacking groups often have substantial resources, technical expertise, and the ability to cover their tracks effectively.
- Attribution Complexity: Identifying the source of a cyberattack can be incredibly difficult. Attackers often use sophisticated techniques to hide their true origins, making it challenging to connect the attack to specific individuals or groups.
- International Cooperation: Gathering evidence and pursuing legal action may require multi-national collaboration and complex legal hurdles.
WHY iCOGNATIVE?
iCognative™ works by inputting confidential information known only to investigators and potential perpetrators into the technology. It then detects whether this information is present within the suspect’s brain. In the case of the Parliament hacking, the technology offers a unique and powerful tool to aid investigators:
- Establishing Links: Investigators could use confidential details about the hack, such as specific code snippets, intrusion methods, or communication channels used, to test the suspect. A P300 response would be a strong indication of their direct involvement in the cyberattack.
- Assessing Technical Expertise: iCognative could potentially determine whether the suspect possesses the coding, network intrusion, or other specialized knowledge required to execute such an attack
- Uncovering Hidden Collaborators: Showing images of known APT31 associates or details of their communication methods could trigger recognition responses if links exist, expanding the investigative focus within the hacking group.
The Finnish Parliament cyberattack underscores the critical need for advanced technologies in combating sophisticated digital threats. iCognative technology provides a valuable investigative tool with the potential to identify perpetrators, expose the strategies of state-sponsored attackers, strengthen national cybersecurity defenses, and deliver justice with an accuracy rate close to 99%.
Source: Brainwave Science