Germany says Russia “behind a series of cyber attacks”May 13, 2016 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's domestic secret service said Friday, May 13 it had evidence that Russia was behind a series of cyber attacks, including one that targeted the German parliament last year, AFP says. "One of the most active and aggressive campaigns is the 'Sofacy/APT 28' campaign," said the BfV agency, adding that it "sees evidence of Russian state control" in the operation that infected computers with Trojan software. While Sofacy aimed at stealing data, another campaign named "Sandworm" was also designed to sabotage IT systems, the BfV said in a statement, according to AFP. "Besides targeting government posts, it was also aimed at telecommunications companies, energy providers as well as higher education facilities," said the agency. IT experts have said a power failure in parts of Ukraine late last year was down to a "Sandworm" hack. "The campaigns being monitored by the BfV are generally about obtaining information, that is spying," the agency's chief Hans-Georg Maassen said in a statement, AFP reports. "However, Russian secret services have also shown a readiness to carry out sabotage." The Sofacy attack that last year hit the German lower house of parliament also affected a computer in Chancellor Angela Merkel's legislative office, local media reported. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |