US official: 'Russia responsible for cyberattacks in Ukraine'

The United States on Friday accused Russia of mounting the latest wave of cyberattacks in Ukraine, including against banks.

"We believe the Russian government is responsible for widespread cyberattacks on Ukrainian banks this week," Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber threats, told reporters, as quoted by the AFP news agency.

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