Cyber-attack briefly takes down Ukrainian ministry's promotional website

Unidentified hackers briefly took down a promotional website for Ukraine's foreign ministry for several hours on Wednesday, the ministry said, amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a massive build-up of Russian forces near their borders. The website Ukraine.ua, which aims to promote the country among foreigners, was later restored.


Reuters | Updated: 26-01-2022 20:00 IST | Created: 26-01-2022 19:56 IST
Cyber-attack briefly takes down Ukrainian ministry's promotional website
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Unidentified hackers briefly took down a promotional website for Ukraine's foreign ministry for several hours on Wednesday, the ministry said, amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a massive build-up of Russian forces near their borders. The website Ukraine.ua, which aims to promote the country among foreigners, was later restored. The ministry gave no further details.

In mid-January, a powerful cyber-attack hit around 70 internet sites of Ukrainian government and regional bodies. It warned Ukrainians to "be afraid and expect the worst" as the country braces for a possible Russian attack. Ukraine believes Russia was ultimately behind that cyberattack. Moscow has denied any responsibility.

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