Pro-Russian Hackers Step Up Attacks Against Swiss Targets

6/14/2023 2:15:13 PM

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Geneva Airport confirmed its website had been targeted by a cyberattack but said the attack did not affect its operations © Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi

Swiss authorities say a pro-Russian hacking group has intensified its cyberattacks against Switzerland, with the hackers claiming to have taken down several key websites including that of Geneva Airport.

This content was published on June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023 Reuters/ts

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Switzerland's main government websites, including that of parliament and the federal administration, have been hit in recent days by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack claimed by the NoName group.

In a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, Switzerland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) described the intensity of the DDoS attack as“exceptionally high” and warned some government websites could remain inaccessible.

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The attack comes as the Swiss parliament prepares for a video address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky scheduled for Thursday.

“The parliamentary services are doing everything in their power to ensure that the live broadcast on Thursday can go smoothly,” NCSC said.

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