Researchers in the field of cybersecurity have found that Fancy Beat is sniffing the US satellite network.

What occurred? State-sponsored cybercriminals and cocaine-loving bears share what? The incontrovertible fact that we would all rather not cross any of them in the wild without warning or preparation. Fortunately, only one is a threat. If not eliminated, this menace could harm global life. It’s not a drugged bear, in case you’re still unsure. We’ll revisit that.

Modern satellite infrastructure supports communications, Internet traffic, and GPS-based systems used by millions worldwide. Cybercriminals targeting social, economic, or physical upheaval attack him due to his growing addiction.

Fancy Bear, a Russian-linked hacking gang attacking an American satellite communications provider, was uncovered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Suspicious behaviour in identified networks led to the finding.

At this year’s Cyberwarcon cybersecurity conference, CISA expert M.J. Emanuel speculated that APT28, a hacking gang, infiltrated the victims’ networks for months before detection.

Not the first attack. The NSA and ANSSI probed satellite Internet outages during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. Security services believe Russian-backed cybercriminals caused the failures to damage Ukraine’s communications during the invasion.

The aerospace sector needs better and standardised security due to the rise in satellite communications cyberattacks. IEEE and ISO are developing aeronautical technology supplier safety standards (ISO). Standardized industry procedures will increase the security of all aerospace technology providers and protect what has become another global resource.

Burnt bears like those in our comparison can happen.

In 1985, narcotics enforcement officer turned drug smuggler Andrew Thornton dropped 40 cocaine containers over a Georgia forest before leaping out of a plane. Thornton died the same day when his parachute failed to deploy. The story begins there.

Pablo Escobera, a 175-pound black bear, ate goat sugar that fell from the sky. He had consumed nearly 34 kg (75 lb) of powdered medication, approximately half his body weight. Pablo’s overdose was expected. The Kentucky Fun Mall in Lexington, Kentucky, houses his taxidermy. “The Cocaine Bear,” Elizabeth Banks’ forthcoming film, was inspired by him.