Cybersecurity Chief Highlights Increasing Complexity Of Threat Environment

According to Odaily, Jen Easterly, Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has highlighted the growing complexity of the threat environment. She noted that targeted attacks, such as ransomware and DDoS attacks, are becoming more common. Easterly expressed particular concern about the real physical threats faced by U.S. election officials and their families. The agency is working closely with intelligence agencies and the FBI to regularly update the public on these observed threats.