Friday, March 14, 2014

Russian Government And Media Websites Shut Down By Powerful Cyber Attacks

Screenshot from kremlin.ru

Hackers Down Russian Presidential Site In ‘Powerful Cyber-Attack’ -- RT

Unidentified hackers brought down the Russian presidency’s site and the Central Bank’s web page in a wave of online attacks. The website is now operational for most users.

"A powerful cyber-attack is underway on the [Kremlin] site," a Kremlin spokeswoman said, adding they had been unable to discern who had carried out the attack.

Specialists are now working to eliminate any disruption caused by the ongoing cyber-assault. An investigation has also been launched into the source of the hack attack.

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Russian Government And Media Websites Shut Down By Powerful Cyber Attacks

Russian media websites hit by ‘massive’ DDoS attack ‘linked to Ukraine’ -- RT
Russian Government Websites Shut Down by Cyber Attacks -- RIA Novosti
Hackers Attack Russian Presidential Site, Central Bank and State TV Channels -- IBTimes
Website of Russia's Kremlin hit by 'powerful' cyber attack -- Reuters
Russian Kremlin, central bank targeted in cyberattack -- World Bulletin
Russian Govt, Central Bank Websites Shut Down by Cyber Attacks -- Novinite
Kremlin, Central Bank Websites Hit By Powerful Cyberattack -- Radio Free Europe
Bank of Russia restores website after cyber attack -- ITAR-TASS

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