Federal Government Investigating Cyberattack Amid Tensions With Russia

Federal Government Investigating Cyberattack Amid Tensions With Russia
Networking cables and circuit boards are shown in Toronto on, Nov. 8, 2017. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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OTTAWA—Federal cybersecurity agencies confirmed Monday a recent cyberattack against Global Affairs Canada amid escalating tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The federal government is not saying who it suspects was behind the Jan. 19 attack, which has left some diplomats without access to some online services almost a week later.