There Russia has focused on satellite networks Tens of thousands of users have been forwarded in recent weeks, according to Reuters news agency offline of cyber attacks attributed to Russia. The bulk of the shutdowns obviously took place in Ukraine, but inefficiencies were also reported in the US, UK, Canada and the European Union.
In February, Russia attacked the network Viasat KA-SAT “It was a malicious and deliberate attack,” said British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Strong words from the European Union too. “The attack was intended to sabotage the Ukrainian General Staff during the military invasion of the country,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. But the effects of the attack did not stop in Ukraine. “There have been disconnections all over Europe.”
The attack permanently disabled several modems. “Several receivers had to be returned to the factory because they became unusable,” explains Rob Joyce, No. 1 of the NSA’s Cybersecurity Division.
Also take care of Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet network Just a few days ago, the No. 1 of the Roscosmos had accused SpaceX of also supplying the Azov battalion with some receivers – with the help of the Pentagon.
Elon Musk stated that his company’s network would have survived several Russian attack attempts. But alertness remains high: “they are increasing their efforts”, adds the entrepreneur. At the beginning of the conflict, Elon Musk activated the Starlink network in Ukraine. SpaceX has supplied several thousand receivers to the local government.
Source: Lega Nerd
