The department reported that the attackers’ target was a widget that is integrated into the websites of a number of state portals. The problem was quickly solved.
Hackers hacked the service, which is integrated into the websites of a number of government agencies. It was possible to restore its work within an hour, the portals of the departments are under serious protection. This was stated in the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
“The Ministry of Finance informs about the hacking of the service (widget), which is integrated into the websites of a number of government agencies. The service was restored within an hour. The websites of government agencies are under serious protection and round-the-clock monitoring by cybersecurity teams,” the ministry said.