Russia-Linked Hacker Group Blamed for Fake Merz Resignation Video in Germany

A hacker group with alleged ties to the Kremlin has been accused by the German government of being behind a fake video announcing the resignation of Friedrich Merz. The incident highlights concerns about disinformation campaigns.

7 Aug, 16:25 — 7 Aug, 16:25

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Russia-linked group blamed for fake Merz resignation clip

German security services believe a Russia-linked group was behind a fake video recently spread online alleging plans for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's resignation, a source there said.

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Russia-linked group blamed for fake Merz resignation clip

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aktuality-sk7 Aug, 18:02

Za falošným videom o odstúpení Friedricha Merza stojí skupina napojená na Rusko, tvrdí AFP

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Russia-Linked Hacker Group Blamed for Fake Merz Resignation Video in Germany

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Russia-linked group blamed for fake Merz resignation clip

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Russia-linked group blamed for fake Merz resignation clip

Za falošným videom o odstúpení Friedricha Merza stojí skupina napojená na Rusko, tvrdí AFP

Γερμανία: Ομάδα Ρώσων χάκερ που συνδέεται με το Κρεμλίνο κατηγορεί η κυβέρνηση για την fake παραίτηση Μερτς

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