Ukraine’s IT Army keeps up attacks on Russia despite waning media hype

Ukraine’s IT Army keeps up attacks on Russia despite waning media hype
Summary: Ukraine’s IT Army remains active in cyber warfare against Russian entities, with a significant increase in attacks noted by Russian cybersecurity firm F6. The group is targeting regional telecom operators and has recently claimed responsibility for disrupting services in major Russian cities. Despite claiming fewer attacks than at the onset of the war, the IT Army continues to improve its tactics and expand its range of targets.

Affected: Russian cybersecurity entities and regional telecom operators

Keypoints :

  • The IT Army of Ukraine has ramped up cyberattacks against Russia, focusing on weakening regional telecoms and causing service disruptions.
  • Notable incidents include the temporary offline status of nearly 50 media websites and interruption of transport services in St. Petersburg.
  • Although publicized attacks have decreased, the group claims to be enhancing their tools and maintaining an active presence in cyberspace.

Source: https://therecord.media/it-army-keeps-up-attacks-on-russia-ukraine