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Analysis: Civilian Targets in the West Should Expect More Disruptive DDoS Attacks by Russian Hackers

A pro-Russia hacktivist group is calling for more cyber strikes against online civilian assets across the US after it temporarily took down the websites of 15 major American airports and knocked numerous state government webpages offline. In the weeks ahead, business leaders and cybersecurity teams across the US should prepare for an increase in disruptive strikes against such diverse targets as marine terminals and logistics facilities.

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