Russian cyber attacks target UK individuals and businesses
FSB accused of years-long campaign of cyber attacks
The Russian intelligence service, the FSB, has been accused of carrying out a years-long campaign of cyber attacks against the UK.
The UK government said the FSB has targeted a range of individuals and businesses, including politicians, academics, and journalists.
The attacks have reportedly been used to access corporate emails and data on individuals.
What is the evidence?
The UK government has not released any specific evidence to support its claims.
However, the government has said that the attacks are part of a wider pattern of Russian aggression against the UK.
This includes the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury in 2018.
What has Russia said?
Russia has rejected the UK's allegations.
The Russian embassy in London has said that the UK is trying to "smear" Russia and "distract attention" from its own problems.
The embassy has also said that the UK is "hysterical" about Russia and is "making up stories" about Russian interference in the UK.
What are the implications?
The UK government's allegations are a significant development in the UK's relationship with Russia.
The allegations could lead to further sanctions against Russia and could damage diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The allegations could also increase tensions between the UK and Russia at a time when the two countries are already at odds over the war in Ukraine.
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