A large-scale cyberattack by Russian hackers paralyzed Bulgaria's government websites, an investigator reported on Saturday.
The assault meant the web sites of the president, the federal government, key ministries and the Constitutional Courtroom in Bulgaria had been all rendered inaccessible or had been solely in a position to run slowly, if in any respect, in response to official sources.
Borislav Sarafov, the pinnacle of Bulgaria's investigation company, told me, "The hacking assault came from the Russian Federation."
“That is an assault on the Bulgarian state,” mentioned Prosecutor Common Ivan Ghev, who described it as a “major problem.” As a part of the European household, Bulgaria defends European values, he mentioned, including that it’s “regular” that this additionally has penalties.
Bulgaria is offering Ukraine with humanitarian assistance as Russian forces continue to bombard the country. Bulgaria can also help to evacuate Ukrainians fleeing the conflict.