Monday, May 7, 2018

The Turkey - Greece Cyber War Is Intensifying

DW: Greek, Turkish hackers trade retaliatory cyberattacks amid worsened relations

Brazen cyberattacks are straining relations between Greece and Turkey, two nations with considerable shared past – and a history of tense ties. Greek experts are sounding the alarm and warning of further attacks.

The Greek Foreign Ministry's reaction on Thursday appeared almost routine: "Cyberattacks are being neutralized immediately by the responsible authorities. At no time has the Ministry's website been disabled," the terse message said. What had happened?

The day before, the Turkish hacker group Akincilar ("Invaders") had targeted the foreign ministry's website, as well as publishing a video documenting their action. Previously, ANA, the Greek news agency's website had been hacked. The Athens journalists' union ESIEA strongly condemned the cyberattack and also declared its solidarity with Turkish journalists fighting for press freedom in the neighboring country.

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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction .... this is not going to stop.

1 comment:

jimbrown said...

Good distraction from a shooting war.