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         Germany Accuses Russia of Being Behind Parliament Cyberattack

   by VOA News

   Germany's domestic intelligence agency says Russia was likely behind a
   cyberattack on Germany's lower house of parliament last year, which
   forced its computer system to be temporarily shut down.

   The BfV intelligence agency said a group known as Sofacy, or APT 28,
   was behind the parliament cyberattack and said it has indications that
   the group is being steered by Russian intelligence.

   The head of BfV, Hans-Georg Maassen, said most of the campaigns carried
   out by Russian intelligence "have generally been focused on obtaining
   information." However, he said that "lately Russian intelligence have
   also shown a willingness to conduct sabotage."

   BfV identified another hacking campaign that it said appeared to have
   been aimed at universities, energy companies and telecommunications
   firms.

   Tensions between Germany and Russia have increased in recent years
   following Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its intervention in Syria.

   Last year's cyberattack on Germany's parliament forced authorities to
   shut down the computer system for several days before being able to
   repair it.
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