Security forces in Ukraine, where tensions are running exceedingly high after weeks-worth of turmoil, have accused the Russian army of tampering with its mobile communications. In addition, cyberattacks have been carried out against Ukrainian news websites and social media, which have been smeared with pro-Russia propaganda. In other words, for all the historical analogs used to explain the current situation in Ukraine, an entirely new element appears to be in play: cyberconflict between Kiev and Moscow.
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Russia Implicated in Ukrainian Cyberdisruptions
Posted by: David Vranicar March 6, 2014 10:59 AMSecurity forces in Ukraine, where tensions are running exceedingly high after weeks-worth of turmoil, have accused the Russian army of tampering with its mobile communications. In addition, cyberattacks have been carried out against Ukrainian news websites and social media, which have been smeared with pro-Russia propaganda. In other words, for all the historical analogs used to explain the current situation in Ukraine, an entirely new element appears to be in play: cyberconflict between Kiev and Moscow.