MOSCOW: A significant cyberattack has targeted Russia’s foreign ministry, causing disruptions in the scheduled media briefings, according to TASS, APA reports. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that their weekly news briefing had to be postponed due to a large-scale distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the DDoS attack has raised concerns about the vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure of governmental organizations. The incident underscores the increasing prevalence of cyber threats worldwide, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures within government entities.

The postponement of the briefing marks a significant disruption for the ministry, which regularly communicates with the media to address international and domestic issues. The attack’s origin remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility at this time.

The cyberattack on the Russian foreign ministry is part of a broader trend of increasing cyber threats targ
eting governmental organizations globally. The incident emphasizes the need for governments to invest in robust cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive information and maintain continuity in governmental communications.