Russian Hackers Hijack Ukrainian and Latvian TV on Victory Day
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Russian hackers hijacked Ukrainian and Latvian television networks to air a Victory Day parade on May 9.
Ukraine's broadcasting agency, Nacrada, reported at least 15 TV channels were compromised with Russian footage.
SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite company, confirmed disturbances on the Astra communication satellites.
Ukraine advises TV broadcasters to adopt 'alternative methods' for signal reception to counteract hacking.
Latvia's National Electronic Mass Media Council acknowledged a similar cyberattack on their network.
Both countries view these cyberattacks as part of Russia's broader hybrid warfare strategy.
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Dark Reading • May 13, 2024
Ukrainian, Latvian TV Hijacked to Broadcast Russian Celebrations