Cyber Attacks
Aeroflot Cyberattack Disrupts Flights, Threatens Passenger Data
Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, has cancelled dozens of flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers claimed an attack on the carrier’s IT systems. The hacking group Silent Crow said it carried out the attack with the help of a Belarusian group Cyberpartisans, claiming its “prolonged and large-scale operation… completely destroyed” Aeroflot’s IT systems. According to Aeroflot, more than […]
US Homeland Security Warns of Potential Cyber Attacks
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about a heightened threat environment in the country, citing potential cyber attacks from pro-Iranian hacktivists and increased risk of domestic extremism. This advisory comes after recent US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, which has escalated tensions between the two countries. The United States had […]