Cyberattacks are one of the fronts of warfare.
The Information Security Service of Moldova stated that several government websites have been attacked by Russian hackers. According to NV, these are DDoS attacks, the consequences of which are already being eliminated.
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hacktivism and specializes in conducting DDoS-attacks on countries that, in their opinion, support Ukraine. The group has carried out such attacks on government sites in the EU and NATO's web infrastructure, and in recent days the sites of government organizations in Romania have been attacked, “the service said in a statement. Killnet has already claimed responsibility for hacking government . According to representatives of the group, they attacked the website of the Security Service of Ukraine just before Russia's attack on our country. But Ukrainian officials have not confirmed information about the group's involvement.
But the attack by Russian hackers on Moldovan authorities is a wake-up call. The war between Russia and Ukraine has shown that cyberattacks are one of the important fronts of hostilities. In addition, the world has been discussing a possible Russian attack on Transnistria for the past few days. According to The Times, the Kremlin has already decided to attack and intends to open a “new front” of attack on Ukraine in Moldova .
Attacks on Moldovan resources were preceded by hacking of Romanian government websites . Russian propagandists are actively spreading the idea that the country is “interested in leaving Moldova in the sphere of influence.”
Earlier Microsoft said that Russian hackers could lay the groundwork for Russia's invasion of Ukraine as early as 2021. Attacks on Ukrainian organizations intensified in March last year to gain a foothold in their systems.
