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Denmark says Russia was behind two 'destructive and disruptive' cyber-attacks

a day ago
  • #hybrid warfare
  • #Russia-Denmark relations
  • #cybersecurity
  • Denmark accuses Russia of cyber-attacks on a water utility and Danish websites before elections.
  • Attacks linked to pro-Russian groups Z-Pentest and NoName057(16), tied to the Russian state.
  • Russian cyber operations aim to create insecurity and undermine Western support for Ukraine.
  • Danish elections used as a platform to attract public attention, a pattern seen in Europe.
  • Attack on Køge water utility led to burst pipes by altering pump pressure.
  • Denmark's defense minister calls the attacks 'completely unacceptable' and summons Russian ambassador.
  • Denmark admits insufficient cybersecurity readiness against Russian hybrid warfare tactics.
  • Previous drone incursions on Danish airports labeled as 'hybrid attacks,' prompting plans for a European 'drone wall'.