JAKARTA - On Monday, May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day, which commemorates the role of the Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II.
On the same day, Russian smart TVs were suddenly hacked and displayed anti-war messages regarding the ongoing conflict in the country.
The message read "The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of children killed is in your hands."
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Anti-war messages also appeared on the platform of Russia's largest internet company, Yandex. Interfax news agency confirmed, the collection of messages that suddenly appeared on cable television was the work of hackers.
According to the Washington Post, hackers are also after Rutube, a Russian alternative to YouTube. “Our video hosting has suffered a strong cyber attack. Currently, it is not possible to access the platform," the service said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel.
Russian websites and state media have come under attack since the country's invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
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