Ratel.kz - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Ratel.kz , Online media

Incident date: March 17, 2022

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: Marat Asipov's Facebook page

Location: Kazakhstan, Almaty Province, Almaty

Additional information:

On March 17, the website of the analytical portal Ratel.kz was subjected to a hacker attack. When the website was being opened, it was displaying the Russian flag, the St George's ribbon and the letters Z and V. The website was attacked through banner adverts. After its removal, the work of the portal was restored.

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