Cyber Blitz: Aeroflot Disabled by Joint Ukrainian-Belarusian Hack
Aeroflot, Russia's state-owned airline, faced massive flight disruptions after a cyberattack by Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups. The attack prompted flight cancellations and delays at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport. Hackers claimed extended access to Aeroflot's network, exposing sensitive data and costing significant financial damage.
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A cyberattack crippled Aeroflot's computer systems on Monday, causing a massive service outage. The airline canceled over 100 flights and faced extensive delays, confirmed Russia's prosecutor's office. The Ukrainian hacker group Silent Crow and Belarusian hackers, opposing President Lukashenko, have claimed responsibility for the act.
This represents a significant cyber offensive against Russia since the February 2022 Ukraine invasion. Previous attacks targeted Russian government entities and major enterprises but were typically resolved swiftly. However, this attack promises prolonged disruption, affecting both domestic and international flights of Aeroflot and its subsidiaries.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov flagged the incident as alarming, highlighting the persistent hacker threat to major public service providers. Silent Crow claimed that year-long access to Aeroflot's network allowed them to exfiltrate internal and customer data, poised to potentially release it online.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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