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UK accuses Russia of attempting to steal COVID-19 vaccine data

The United Kingdom reportedly accused Russian actors of hacking attempts aimed at COVID-19 vaccine research data. The allegation involves cyber activity targeting sensitive health research during the pandemic.

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Cyberattacks on vaccine research could disrupt public-health efforts and intensify tensions between the UK and Russia.

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  1. UK to Russia: You tried to hack, steal COVID-19 vaccine data ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC

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