Russia: Voting system targeted by cyberattack during parliamentary elections - Sarmad
Russian authorities stated that voting systems and communication lines across the country were subject to several cyberattacks on Saturday during the parliamentary elections held from September 18 to 20. Interfax news agency reported, citing the head of the Central Election Commission,
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Russian authorities reported that voting systems and communication lines across the country were targeted by multiple attacks on Saturday, during the parliamentary elections held from September 18 to 20.
Interfax news agency, citing Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova, stated that Moscow’s electronic voting system faced a strong cyberattack overnight amid the parliamentary elections, but the situation remains under control.
According to state media, Pamfilova said the attacks are ongoing but are being successfully countered.
Meanwhile, government media, citing Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, reported a sabotage attempt targeting communication lines in the country’s far east. The attack was thwarted, and all communications have been restored.
Russians began voting on Friday in the three-day parliamentary election. President Vladimir Putin had previously accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in the elections, without providing evidence.
