The feds have seen ongoing cyberattacks on think-tanks (bent on espionage, malware delivery and more), using phishing and VPN exploits as primary attack vectors. The cyber-intrusions are especially directed at those that focus on international affairs or national security policy. The feds urge individuals and organizations in the international affairs and national security sectors to immediately adopt a heightened state of awareness, according to the alert. Researchers say the remote-working expansion of the use of personal devices and networks is making this process easier.
Source: https://threatpost.com/think-tanks-attack-apts-cisa/161807/