Thursday, June 9, 2022

Kremlin Warns The West That Cyber Attacks Against Its Infrastructure Risks A 'Direct Military Clash'

Reuters: Russia says West risks 'direct military clash' over cyber attacks 

(Reuters) - Russia warned the West on Thursday that cyber attacks against its infrastructure risked leading to direct military confrontation, and that attempts to challenge Moscow in the cyber sphere would be met with targeted countermeasures. 

The warning comes after Russia's housing ministry website appeared to be hacked over the weekend, with an internet search for the site leading to a "Glory to Ukraine" sign in Ukrainian. 

In a statement, the foreign ministry said that Russia's critical infrastructure and state institutions were being hit by cyberattacks and pointed to figures in the United States and Ukraine as being responsible. 

"Rest assured, Russia will not leave aggressive actions unanswered," it said. "All our steps will be measured, targeted, in accordance with our legislation and international law."

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Update #1: Russia escalates threats against West in response to cyberattacks (Cyberscoop)  

Update #2: The U.S.-Russia conflict is heating up — in cyberspace (Washington Post)  

WNU Editor: The Kremlin is responding to this .... US National Security Agency And US Cyber Command Director Gen. Paul Nakasone Admits That The U.S. Is Conducting Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia (June 2, 2022).

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