A collective of pro-Ukrainian hackers claimed responsibility for a significant cyber-attack on Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, resulting in the cancellation of over 40 flights and widespread IT disruptions. The group, known as Silent Crow, announced this operation, asserting it was done in collaboration with Belarusian hackers, Cyberpartisans. While the extent of the attack's impact remains unclear, Russian authorities have confirmed an operational failure linked to the cyber incident, prompting a criminal investigation.
Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Launch Cyber-Attack on Aeroflot Amid Ongoing Conflict
Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Launch Cyber-Attack on Aeroflot Amid Ongoing Conflict
A cyber-attack orchestrated by pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupts Aeroflot's operations as tensions in the region escalate.
Silent Crow's messages on Telegram indicated a severe compromise of Aeroflot's IT systems, culminating in threats to release sensitive personal data of passengers. Aeroflot, reacting to this cyber disruption, confirmed it had to reroute passengers via other airlines, with Russian officials expressing concern over the implications of such cyber warfare.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists, cyber operations conducted by both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian groups have escalated. Experts note the difficulty in validating the claims made by these hacker groups, which often boast about their achievements to enhance their narrative in the ongoing war, aiming to affect morale and operational capacity of their adversaries.
Previously, similar incidents have led to significant disruptions affecting civilian travel, especially following other cyber incidents linked to ongoing hostilities in the region. With the rise of hacktivist movements like Silent Crow, the landscape of modern warfare appears increasingly digital, where the repercussions are felt across borders and impact civilian lives directly. As the situation unfolds, the effects of such cyber operations on regional stability continue to be closely monitored.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists, cyber operations conducted by both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian groups have escalated. Experts note the difficulty in validating the claims made by these hacker groups, which often boast about their achievements to enhance their narrative in the ongoing war, aiming to affect morale and operational capacity of their adversaries.
Previously, similar incidents have led to significant disruptions affecting civilian travel, especially following other cyber incidents linked to ongoing hostilities in the region. With the rise of hacktivist movements like Silent Crow, the landscape of modern warfare appears increasingly digital, where the repercussions are felt across borders and impact civilian lives directly. As the situation unfolds, the effects of such cyber operations on regional stability continue to be closely monitored.
