Ukraine border control was hit with wiper (data) cyberattack, slowing refugee crossing
A Ukraine border control station was targeted by a wiper cyberattack that has slowed the process of allowing refugees to cross into Romania. Refugees were stuck at the borders because ‘Ukraine cannot process anything except on pencil and paper,’ said cybersecurity expert Chris Kubecka, who crossed into Romania on Saturday.
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