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U.S. And Allies Ready To Retaliate For Russian Cyberattacks On Ukraine

 

Reuters: U.S., allies ready to retaliate for Russian cyberattacks, say officials 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies are prepared to respond to Russian cyberattacks amid escalating tensions over Ukraine, with the scope of retaliatory actions or sanctions depending on the severity of the hacks, U.S. and European officials said on Tuesday. 

U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking hours after Ukraine reported its defense ministry and two banks had been hacked, told reporters that Washington was coordinating closely with NATO allies and other partners to expand defenses against threats in cyberspace. 

The attacks, believed by Western security experts to have been carried out by Russia, were not unexpected, U.S. and European officials said, requesting anonymity. 

Russia's Federal Security Service did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Reuters.  

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WNU Editor: Russia is the prime suspect due to what is happening right now. But rhetoric aside. The Ukrainian authorities are really not sure on who is responsible .... Ukraine security services say 'too early' to identify cyber attack culprits (SKY News). 

U.S. And Allies Ready To Retaliate For Russian Cyber-attacks On Ukraine  

Ukraine cyberattack: Russia blamed for ‘largest’ disruption of its kind in country’s history -- FOX News  

Ukraine says Russia likely to blame for cyberattack -- The Hill  

Ukraine cyberattack is largest of its kind in country's history, says official -- CNN  

Ukraine accuses Russia of cyber-attack on two banks and its defence ministry -- The Guardian



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