Russia-backed hackers target German legislators: report
By DW
29 March 2021 |
10:58 am
A "Ghostwriter" cyberattack affected seven Bundestag members and 31 state parliamentarians, according to a Spiegel report. The hackers reportedly launch campaigns that "align" with Russian interests.
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