Aeroflot's Cyber Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Moscow
Russian airline Aeroflot canceled dozens of flights after a cyberattack linked to pro-Ukrainian groups. The attack, which disrupted operations and threatened data leaks, highlights the increasing digital threats facing Russia. Officials describe it as a wake-up call, underscoring the geopolitical tensions impacting digital infrastructure.
Russian national airline carrier Aeroflot has been forced into a state of crisis after a significant cyberattack led to the cancellation of numerous flights on Monday. The cyber offensive, claimed by a pro-Ukrainian hacking group, Silent Crow, in collaboration with Belarusian Cyberpartisans BY, serves as a stark warning for Moscow.
The Kremlin expressed concern over the digital onslaught, with senior lawmaker Anton Gorelkin acknowledging the attack as an intensification in the multifaceted war against Russia. The attack has cast a shadow over travel plans, particularly at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, notorious for flight cancellations at peak holiday times.
Silent Crow threatened further data exposure, claiming deep infiltration into Aeroflot's network and the compromise of personal systems of employees. The disruption exacerbates existing travel issues in Russia, where passengers voiced dissatisfaction over the lack of communication and support from Aeroflot.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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