The most recent evidence from the SolarWinds hack investigation suggests that the attack was carried out from within the United States, but Russia is still believed to have been ultimately responsible for the cyberattack. During a press conference, Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger explained that the investigation of the SolarWinds hack is still in its "early stages." Since the attack was discovered in December last year, more information has gradually emerged. In addition to several affected private companies, nine federal agencies were also compromised. Although it is not yet known how the SolarWinds attack was carried out, Neuberger was able to confirm that it was launched from the United States. It has been suggested that a domestic attack may have made it difficult for US cybersecurity teams to identify the attack, as they are often focused on international threats.
The investigation continues
The SolarWinds hack has been called "the biggest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen." The breach involved SolarWinds Orion network monitoring software, which is used by approximately 18,000 customers. Of these, a smaller number of targets are believed to have been subject to tracking intrusions. Among the most disturbing developments is the number of government agencies that have fallen victim to the SolarWinds hack. While not all the names of the government offices involved have been shared, both the US Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration are known to have been targeted. Among the most recent revelations about the hacking, it was revealed that thousands of software developers may have been involved and that 4.032 lines of code were used. With the ongoing investigation, it is likely that more disclosures will be available soon. Via Bloomberg