Hacktivism
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Norway says pro-Russian hackers sabotaged Bremanger dam to demonstrate capabilities
Norwegian authorities accuse pro-Russian hackers of taking control of Bremanger dam’s operations and opening outflow valves in what officials describe as a demonstration of Moscow’s ability to disrupt critical infrastructure, prompting warnings about hybrid threats.
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Aeroflot Flights Disrupted Amid IT System Failure Attributed to Hacktivist Groups
Aeroflot faced substantial flight disruptions on Monday due to an IT system failure, purportedly caused by hacktivist groups. The resulting cancellations and delays sparked frustration among passengers as the airline’s operations continued to be affected by external pressures, including geopolitical tensions.
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Massive Data Breach Linked to Pro-Iranian Hacktivist Group Targets Saudi Games
A pro-Iranian hacktivist group, Cyber Fattah, has leaked thousands of sensitive personal records connected to the Saudi Games online, marking a significant escalation in cyber warfare amid escalating tensions between Iran and its rivals.
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New Python Backdoor Discovered, Linked to Pro-Ukraine Hackers
ReversingLabs has revealed a new malicious Python package, dbgpkg, designed to create backdoors on developers’ systems, suspected to be linked to a pro-Ukraine hacktivist group targeting Russian interests.
