Major Russian Retailer Unable To Work With Payment Cards Over Hackers' Attack

A major Russian retailer says it has been unable to work with payment cards for three days following a hacking attack, the Kommersant daily reported on June 3. The Verny trade network's website and app have also been out of operation. Officials from the network confirmed that the problems arose after hackers attacked several of its systems. Last week, SDEK delivery service activities in Russia were paralyzed for three days after its online systems were attacked by a ransomware virus. A pro-Ukrainian Head Mare hacking group claimed responsibility for that attack. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.