The Russian Foreign Ministry has been targeted by a severe cyber attack, coinciding with the major BRICS summit taking place in Russia. The attack has been described as “unprecedented” and a “massive cyberattack.” According to reports, the ministry’s official website was hit by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which overwhelmed the site with traffic, rendering it inaccessible.
Attack Details
The attack was described as “unprecedented in scale” by the Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova. The attack coincided with the BRICS summit, which is a major international event. The attack was a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which overwhelmed the ministry’s website with traffic.
Possible Motives
The attack may be a form of retaliation, reflecting the ongoing repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine. The attack may be intended to disrupt the live streaming services of the BRICS summit, potentially causing embarrassment to the Russian government.
BRICS Summit
The BRICS summit is a major international event that brings together leaders from several influential countries, including China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and a few nations from the Middle East. The summit aims to showcase the achievements of its member states in trade and business, while also fostering bilateral relations among them. The BRICS coalition is often viewed as a counterbalance to the G7, a group comprising the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, and Canada.