Moscow has refuted media reports that suggest Russia is attempting to disconnect from the global internet, although the country had earlier successfully tested the idea, and a major infrastructure provider has now cut off services as part of international sanctions. “Russian websites are continuously being attacked by cyberattacks from abroad,” the Russian Ministry of Digital Development told Interfax on March 7. “We are preparing for various scenarios to ensure the availability of Russian resources. There are no plans to turn off the Internet from within.” The ministry has sent a letter to government agencies, laying down a set of recommendations on cyber hygiene. These recommendations are supposed to help organize government work more effectively, thereby protecting resources from malicious traffic, ensuring control over domain names, and maintaining the operation of various services. Earlier, Belarus-based media outlet Nexta had reported on Moscow’s disconnection plan. “#Russia began active preparations for disconnection from …