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Russian border guards get lost, end up getting arrested in Ukraine
Russia’s domestic security agency says two border guards got lost and ended up in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
NotPetya cyber attack’s intention may have been malware installation in Ukraine
The primary target of a crippling computer virus that spread from Ukraine across the world this week is highly likely to have been that country’s computer infrastructure, a top Ukrainian police official has told Reuters. Cyber security firms are trying to piece together who was behind the computer worm, dubbed NotPetya by some experts,...
Ukraine faces big fine after Russia Eurovision row
jamala_celebrates_her_victory_in_the_eurovision_so_5737c3e3dc.JPG Ukrainian Jamala celebrates her victory in the Eurovision Song Contest at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. Photo Reuters Ukraine is facing a substantial fine over delays in the organisation of May’s Eurovision song contest and a decision to bar Russia’s entrant...
As firms gauge cost, Ukraine says cyberattack under control
PARIS (AP) ” The data-scrambling software epidemic that paralyzed computers globally is under control in Ukraine, where it likely originated, officials said Wednesday, as companies and governments around the world counted the cost… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
A look at some of the firms, agencies hit by the cyberattack
LONDON (AP) ” As a new cyberattack hits companies and government agencies around the world, here is a look at some of those that have confirmed they are affected.___Rosneft: Russia’s largest oil company, partly state-ownedUkraine:… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: Ukraine premier: Cyberattack ‘unprecedented’
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” The Latest on a widespread cyberattack in Europe (all times local):5:45 p.m.Ukraine’s prime minister says that a cyberattack affecting his country is “unprecedented,” but “vital systems haven’t been affected.”A… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Hackers strike across Europe, sparking widespread disruption
PARIS (AP) ” Hackers have caused widespread disruption across Europe, hitting Ukraine especially hard.Company and government officials reported serious intrusions at the Ukrainian power grid, banks and government offices. Russia’s… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Senior Ukrainian intelligence officer killed in car bombing
MOSCOW (AP) ” A senior Ukrainian military intelligence officer was killed in a car bombing in the country’s capital Tuesday morning, authorities said.The Defense Ministry identified the victim as Col. Maxim Shapoval of the Chief… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Cyber attack hits companies across globe
over_20_million_attempts_to_hack_into_health_datab_541c205a29.JPG The first reports of organisations being hit emerged from Russia and Ukraine, but the impact quickly spread westwards to computers in Romania, the Netherlands, Norway, and Britain. Photo: Reuters A ransomware attack hit computers across the world on Tuesday (local time), taking out...
Cyber attack hits Europe, ‘unprecedented’ says Ukraine Prime Minister
Hackers have caused widespread disruption for businesses, banks and airports across Europe in an infection reminiscent of last month’s WannaCry attack.The virus is sweeping Russia, England and India, but Ukraine seems to have been… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
