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UK accuses Russia of ‘despicable’ hacking attacks on COVID-19 researchers, meddling in UK election – ABC News
The United Kingdom’s cyber intelligence body levels accusations at Russia of hacking COVID-19 vaccine researchers, a claim Russia then swiftly denies.
The United Kingdom has accused Russian-backed hackers of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research from academic and pharmaceutical institutions around the world.
Key points:
- Britain’s National Cybersecurity Centre made the announcement, which was coordinated with authorities in the US and Canada
- It was unclear whether any information had been stolen
- The NCC said individuals’ confidential information had not been compromised
Britain, as well as…
