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FBI launches Operation Winter Shield to urge improved cybersecurity
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Mike Harrington of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Seattle announced Operation Winter Shield, a public-awareness campaign offering a 10-step cybersecurity guide at fbi.gov/wintershield.
Mike Harrington, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Seattle, announced the launch of Operation Winter Shield, a public-awareness campaign urging individuals, businesses and institutions to strengthen cybersecurity and follow a 10-step guide at fbi.gov/wintershield.
The campaign, Harris said, draws on lessons from past investigations and highlights actions such as anti-phishing measures and managing third-party vendor risk. He said the threat landscape includes hostile nation-states and cybercriminals who steal innovation, disrupt critical systems and seek financial gain through ransomware.
"Here at the FBI, we're launching Operation Winter Shield to help you do just that," Harrington said, directing listeners to fbi.gov/wintershield for the full list of recommended defenses. He encouraged people to protect family computers, small businesses and larger organizations.
Operation Winter Shield, he said, offers 10 concrete actions listeners can take immediately to improve cyber resilience. The announcement did not include details about funding, implementation partners or specific timelines.
