US tech firm: Possible cyberattack on Ukraine being prepared
LONDON (AP) — Network technology company Cisco Systems said Wednesday that a half a million routers had been compromised in preparation for what could be a major cyberattack against Ukraine, raising the specter of large-scale disruption timed to the upcoming Champions League soccer final there.
Ukraine's Cyberpolice said in a statement that it was possible the hackers planned to strike during "large-scale events," an apparent reference either to the match between Real Madrid and Liverpool in the capital, Kiev, on Saturday or to the country's upcoming Constitution Day celebrations.