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Russian military admits significant cyber-war effort
« on: February 23, 2017, 04:45:24 pm »
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Russian military admits significant cyber-war effort
23 February 2017      Europe
Russia's military has admitted for the first time the scale of its information warfare effort, saying it was significantly expanded post-Cold War.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian "information troops" were involved in "intelligent, effective propaganda", but he did not reveal details about the team or its targets.

The admission follows repeated allegations of cyberattacks against Western nations by the Russian state.

Nato is reported to be a top target.

Continued: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/39062663#