Germany blames Russia for Defence Ministry cyber attack

Nicholas Fearn
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Germany's foreign minister points finger of blame at Russia for December cyber attack

The German government has pointed the finger of blame at Russia for launching a cyber attack on its foreign ministry, which was uncovered in December. Speaking to state broadcaster ZDF on Sunday...

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