Cyber Attack Grounds Pulkovo Airport's Website

Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest airport by passenger traffic, reported that its website was hacked on Friday. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity concerns within critical infrastructure. However, it remains unclear who is behind the attack or whether any sensitive data was compromised.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 19-09-2025 13:55 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 13:55 IST
Cyber Attack Grounds Pulkovo Airport's Website
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St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport, Russia's second-largest by passenger numbers, fell victim to a cyber attack on Friday that disrupted its website.

The attack on Pulkovo raises significant questions about cybersecurity measures at critical infrastructure locations, although details about the perpetrator remain elusive. The incident underscores the growing threat of cyber assaults on vital systems.

While the operational impact seems limited to online services, it's still uncertain whether any confidential data has been affected, leaving authorities to investigate the breach further.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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