Nagleyut. Russian hackers attacked US and European power systems for the first time
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During the current year, the Cyber Army of the Revival of Russia has several times claimed responsibility for attacks on critical infrastructure in the United States and Europe (Photo: pixabay)
A group of hackers known as The Russian Revival Cyber Army posed a direct threat for the first time to a hydroelectric dam in France and water utilities in the United States and Poland.
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This became known thanks to a report by Mandiant, a subsidiary of Google.
These attacks are linked to the Russian military intelligence agency ( GRU), are part of the ever-increasing level of cyber tension in the world.
During the current year The Russian Revival Cyber Army has claimed responsibility for attacks on critical infrastructure in the US and Europe on several occasions.. Among other things, they focused their efforts on a hydroelectric power station in France and a number of water utilities in the United States and Poland.
These attacks included the introduction of malicious software into facility management systems, as well as changes to software settings, which could lead to serious consequences for the security and normal functioning of these facilities.
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Sandworm. Hackers linked to the GRU may be behind the cyber attack on Ukrinform
According to experts, the “Russian Revival Cyber Army” is collaborating with the hacker group Sandworm, which has been attacking Ukraine and other countries for decades. The GRU's support, confirmed through the use of IP addresses controlled by Sandworm, indicates the seriousness of their actions.
However, such chaotic attacks, characteristic of “ Cyber armies of Russia's renaissance” are at odds with the standard GRU style, which generally favors more targeted and discreet operations. This may indicate a change in strategy or the presence of deviations within the group.
Activity Russia's Revival Cyber Army highlights the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure around the world. It also highlights the need for increased international cooperation and effective measures to protect against such attacks.