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Eurovision 2022 was targeted by Russian hackers

May 16, 2022

Via: TechRadar

Pro-Russian cybercriminals attempted to attack a number of targets during the recent Eurovision Song Contest 2022, including the show itself, organizers have confirmed.

Italian police said its cybersecurity department blocked a number of attacks against national network infrastructure during both Saturday’s Eurovision grand final and two earlier semi-finals.

Won by Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in what was widely seen as a declaration of anti-war sentiment across the continent, the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Turin after Italy’s Maneskin won in 2021.

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