Cyberattack Grounds Aeroflot: A Digital Assault on Russian Aviation
Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline, canceled over 50 flights due to a cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukraine hacking groups. The attack, deemed a digital assault on Russia, caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about data breaches. Lawmakers call it a wake-up call, with investigations underway.
Russian airline Aeroflot faced widespread disruptions on Monday, canceling over 50 flights following a severe cyberattack attributed to pro-Ukraine hacking groups. The incident has sparked significant concern across the nation, with authorities launching a criminal investigation into the hacking event.
Prominent Russian lawmakers have called the incident a digital attack against the country, emphasizing the need for improved cyber defenses. "The war against our country extends to the digital realm, and those responsible for this breach may be serving external interests," stated Senior lawmaker Anton Gorelkin.
The hacking group Silent Crow, alongside Belarusian Cyberpartisans, claimed responsibility for the assault, calling it part of their campaign to support Ukraine against Russian aggression. This cyberattack on Aeroflot underscores the ongoing digital vulnerabilities that major companies face, with severe implications for Russia's aviation sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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