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Russia denies British allegations that Moscow was behind cyber-attack

Published: 15 Feb 2018 - 01:03 pm | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 09:51 am
File photo of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Reuters

File photo of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Reuters

Reuters

MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday Russia categorically denies allegations from a British official that Russia was responsible for the "NotPetya" cyber-attack last year.

Peskov, on a conference call with reporters, said the allegations were groundless and part of a "Russophobic" campaign being conducted in some Western countries.

Britain blamed Russia on Thursday for a cyber-attack last year, publicly pointing the finger at Moscow for spreading a virus which disrupted companies across Europe.