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The EU accuses Russia of targeted cyber attacks shortly before the general election.
The malicious activities were directed against numerous MPs, government officials, politicians and representatives of the press and civil society in the EU, according to a statement published on Friday by the 27 member states.
The attackers would access computer systems and personal accounts and steal data.
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