Loading...
Market
What will be VGTRK's strategic response to the cyber attack by March 2025?
2
Resolution / Starting Odds
Increase cybersecurity budget • 25%
Partnership with cybersecurity firms • 25%
Internal restructuring • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Official announcements from VGTRK or credible news sources
Story
Russian State Media VGTRK Hit by 'Unprecedented' Cyber Attack, TV and Radio Unaffected, Recovery Prolonged
Oct 7, 2024, 07:48 AM
The Russian state media holding company VGTRK has experienced an 'unprecedented' hacker attack that disrupted online broadcasting and internal services. Reports indicate that the attack wiped out many internal servers, including backups, and even affected internet and telephony services. Despite the severity of the attack, VGTRK announced that its TV channels and radio stations continue to operate normally. The recovery process is expected to be prolonged. VGTRK Bureau chief described the situation as 'information warfare against Russian press.'
View original story
Similar markets
UN condemns the attack • 25%
NATO issues a statement • 25%
EU imposes sanctions • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Major overhaul announced • 25%
Minor improvements announced • 25%
No changes announced • 25%
Details not disclosed • 25%
By November 30, 2024 • 25%
By December 31, 2024 • 25%
After January 31, 2025 • 25%
No announcement by December 31, 2024 • 25%
Identified as state-sponsored attack • 25%
Identified as non-state actor attack • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
No public report released • 25%
Increased tensions with a specific country • 25%
Strengthened cybersecurity collaborations • 25%
No significant impact reported • 25%
Other outcomes • 25%
Yes, on another major network • 25%
Yes, on a minor network • 25%
No similar attacks reported • 25%
Insufficient information to confirm • 25%