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Ukraine: Massive Cyberattack Possible Before Champions League Final

by Reuters

   KIEV --

   Ukraine's state security service (SBU) on Wednesday warned of a
   possible cyber attack on state bodies and private companies ahead of
   the Champions League soccer final in Kiev on Saturday.

   The SBU is particularly concerned that critical infrastructure appears
   to be a target and believes Russia is behind the possible attack.

   "Security Service experts believe that the infection of hardware on the
   territory of Ukraine is preparation for another act of cyber-aggression
   by the Russian Federation, aimed at destabilizing the situation during
   the Champions League final," it said in a statement.