Russia bolsters data center security amid Ukrainian strikes
Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms Russian authorities are coordinating with businesses to protect data centers from Ukrainian strikes, with companies implementing security measures. This marks an official acknowledgment of ongoing cyber/physical threats to critical digital infrastructure, though specifics on measures and impact remain undisclosed.
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Ukraine Targets Russian Data Centers; Yandex, Sberbank Services Disrupted
Ukrainian drone strikes have directly targeted and damaged multiple Russian data centers belonging to Yandex and Sberbank, causing service disruptions and exposing vulnerabilities in critical digital infrastructure. The Kremlin has acknowledged the attacks, and Yandex has waived cloud fees for affected clients. The full extent of damage, duration of outages, and systemic financial impact remain uncertain.