Cyber Attack Grounds Aeroflot Flights
Russian prosecutors have launched an investigation into a cyber attack on Aeroflot's computer systems, which led to flight cancellations. The hacking group Silent Crow claimed responsibility for the breach, described as unauthorized access. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in Aeroflot's IT infrastructure amid ongoing regional tensions.
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- Russia
On Monday, Russian prosecutors initiated a criminal probe into a cyber attack on Aeroflot's computer systems after the airline experienced significant IT disruptions resulting in cancelled flights.
The Prosecutor General's office confirmed that the Aeroflot system failure was due to unauthorized access, specifically labeling it a hacker attack.
Silent Crow, a pro-Ukrainian hacking group, has taken credit for this breach, highlighting the ongoing cyber vulnerabilities in Russia's aviation sector amidst geopolitical strife.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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