OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Why Russia’s latest cyberattack on Ukraine is a desperate attempt to sow panic”
“Experts say that a new frontier has been crossed in the bitter digital war between the countries, Maira Butt reports”
Russia’s cyberattack on Ukraine spurred panic and confusion.
Key points
- Millions of Ukrainians received a false air-raid alert about radiation threats.
- The alert system was later said to have likely been hacked by Russia.
- Russia claimed Ukraine hacked its systems to warn of nuclear strikes.
- SBU data shows over 16,000 Russian cyberattacks and critical incidents since Feb 2022.
- Experts say the aim is to erode trust and induce fear in civilians.
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