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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Cuthbertson

Hackers confirm year-long infiltration of Russia’s national airline

  • Russia’s national airline Aeroflot was forced to cancel numerous flights after a significant cyber attack disrupted its computer systems.
  • Hacking groups Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans claimed responsibility, stating they had compromised and destroyed Aeroflot's internal IT infrastructure.
  • Silent Crow alleged a year-long infiltration led to the theft of 20 terabytes of data and the destruction of 7,000 servers.
  • Silent Crow, positioning itself as a pro-Ukraine hacktivist group, has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian targets, including Rosreestr and Rostelecom.
  • The Kremlin described the incident as "worrying," prompting a criminal investigation and calls from a senior lawmaker for stronger cyber defences.

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Who is Silent Crow? Pro-Ukraine hackers take down Russian airline Aeroflot

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