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France repelling extensive cyber invasions, Russian-supported Sudanese cybercriminals take credit
France is grappling with extensive cyber invasions targeting its online and numerous governmental services. Even though France hasn't confirmed it yet, Anonymous Sudan, a hacking group suspected to be aligned with Russia, is taking credit for these cyber invasions.
On Monday, the French administration revealed that it is battling against considerable cyberattacks directed at its online and numerous government services. French authorities have characterized the extent of these attacks as being of an "extraordinary magnitude."
Moreover, these assaults have compelled the French authorities to initiate a unique crisis center to reinstate internet services, as reported by the Associated Press.
The office of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has confirmed that the assaults began on Sunday evening, impacting several government departments. Nevertheless, the specific information about the targets was not revealed.
By the time Monday afternoon rolled around, the effects of the attacks had been lessened for the majority of services, and government websites were once again accessible.
A hacker group known as Anonymous Sudan, purported to have ties to Russia based on cybersecurity analysis, has taken credit for the attacks in online statements. Yet, no remarks or specifics about the severity of the damage caused were provided by either the French Prime Minister's office or the digital security agency.
A representative from France revealed that the assaults were denial-of-service attacks, a prevalent form of cyberattack designed to flood a website with information, making it unable to function.
In anticipation of the Paris Olympics this summer, the French government has been proactively strengthening its digital security. This move comes in the wake of past cyber attacks, notably the ransomware attacks on hospitals in 2021.
The strain between Russia and Western nations, intensified by the continuous conflict in Ukraine, has escalated to a crucial stage, with Russian leader Vladimir Putin alerting about the dangers of a direct clash between NATO and Russia. The French administration has alleged that Russia has been carrying out a persistent online disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine’s Western allies, using strategies like duplicating the French Foreign Ministry website.
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has adopted a strong position against Russia and the conflict started by Putin in Ukraine. In a speech delivered in Paris, Macron stressed the significance of overcoming Russia in Ukraine for the safety of Europe. He declared the establishment of an alliance to supply Ukraine with medium and long-range missiles and bombs, underlining the criticality of the predicament. Although Macron acknowledged the lack of agreement on sending Western military forces to Ukraine, he insisted that every possibility should be evaluated.
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