Attackers May Seek Ukrainian Chaos, Not Cash.

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      The article reports on the ransomware attack in Ukraine in June 2017 caused by a virus similar to one that wreaked global havoc less than two months ago. According to cyberecurity experts, paralysis of the country's vital computer systems may have been the motive whom had based their reasoning partly on having identified tax accountants as Ukrainian users who were improbably targeted. The consideration of Russia as the prime suspect since it has been engaged in warfare with Ukraine is explored.