Cybersecurity
Ukraine Claims Cyberattack That Blocked Russian State TV Online on Putin’s Birthday
- Russian state media reported ‘unprecedented’ cyberattack
- Disruption coincided with Russian president’s 72nd birthday
The disruption to the broadcasts coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday.
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Ukrainian hackers carried out a cyberattack that took down online broadcasts of Russian state television and radio channels on Monday, according to an official in Kyiv with knowledge of the operation.
At least 20 Russian broadcasters were affected by the hack including the Rossiya 24 news service, the official said, asking not to be identified because the issue is sensitive. The claim couldn’t be independently verified by Bloomberg News.