Turkey to increase security following cyberattacks on govt websites December 29, 2015 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A spokesman for Turkey's president says the country will increase security following a spate of cyberattacks last week that affected government websites and some banks, the Associated Press reports. Ibrahim Kalin, spokesman for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told reporters Monday, December 28 that authorities were investigating the source of the cyberattacks that disrupted access to government websites and online bank transactions. The hacking collective known as Anonymous had threatened to attack in retaliation for the country's alleged support for the Islamic State group through the purchase of its oil — a claim Turkey vehemently denies. Others have suggested that the attacks may originate from Russia in response to Turkey's downing of a Russian plane last month. Kalin said the cyberattacks were "successfully repelled" and the attempt to cause chaos had failed. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
