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Russian hackers accused in Olympic cyber plots

Russia vehemently denied accusations and charges by British and American authorities that its agents planned or carried out hacks of Olympic Games.

An American diplomatic security agent scouts a location in Gangneung, South Korea, during the 2018 Winter Olympics
An American diplomatic security agent scouts a location in Gangneung, South Korea, during the 2018 Winter Olympics (AN/DSS)

Russia vehemently denied on Tuesday accusations and charges by British and American authorities that its agents planned or carried out cyber attacks of Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Russia's British Embassy said on Twitter that the British accusations were part of a "malicious disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Russia" and would undermine Russia-U.K. ties along with Britain’s international standing.

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