TV channel Espreso - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: TV channel Espreso, TV channel

Incident date: February 19, 2024

Attack type:

Cyber-, DDoS, and hacker attack on a media outlet

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

Unknown hackers gained access to the broadcast signal of the national TV channel Espreso. The attackers published on the channel's airwaves a short clip with shots of destroyed Ukrainian cities, a video with Joseph Biden, and a call to stop, hinting at the alleged involvement of the USA in the war in Ukraine. The editorial staff has taken the necessary security measures and is preparing a claim with law enforcement agencies.

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