Cybersecurity
Russian Hackers Tried Damaging Power Equipment, Ukraine Says
- Sandworm group stopped from achieving goals, Ukraine says
- Hacking unit previously tied to Russian military intelligence
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A notorious hacking group linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency launched a cyberattack on Ukrainian energy facilities, according to Ukrainian cybersecurity officials.
The group, known as Sandworm, sought to damage high-voltage electrical substations, computers and networking equipment, according to a statement Tuesday from Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team.