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Kennan Xplainer: The SolarWinds Hack

March 18, 2021

As part of the Kennan Institute’s Kennan Xplainer series, here is an overview of the recent cyberattack against SolarWinds and Russia’s likely involvement in the hack.

Creators: Luke Greenwood, Cynthia Garcia, and Kiley McCormick

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The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more

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