Pro-Russian hacker group claims responsibility for attempted cyberattacks on Irish websites

Voter registration website Voter.ie was among the sites targeted. Stock Image.

A number of Irish websites experienced failed cyberattacks during Friday night as part of an organised campaign across EU member states, the Department of Communications has said.

A a pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility on their social channel, and this indicates websites such as Bus Éireann and voter registration website Voter.ie were among the attempted victims.