Doubts cast on claim that Russia hacked Ukraine's military via Trojanised Android app

Graeme Burton
clock 04 January 2017 •
Security specialist Jeffrey Carr casts doubt on claim that Russia hacked Ukraine’s military via Trojanised Android app
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Security specialist Jeffrey Carr casts doubt on claim that Russia hacked Ukraine’s military via Trojanised Android app

CrowdStrike report described as "delusional" by Ukrainian artillery officer

Claims before Christmas that Ukraine's military was effectively hacked by a group linked to Russia, enabling Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country to easily target Ukrainian military artillery,...

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