Ukrainian Hacker Group Claims to Cause Lengthy Disruption of Russian Internet Provider

Summary: The IT Army, a Ukrainian volunteer hacker group, has executed a significant cyberattack on the Russian internet provider Lovit, disrupting services in major cities for three days. The attack affected not only internet access but also critical infrastructure, impacting residents and businesses reliant on Lovit’s services. Lovit has faced criticism for its monopolistic practices, with affected customers preparing to lodge complaints against the company following the incident.

Affected: Lovit (Russian internet provider)

Keypoints :

• The attack, identified as a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) incident, disrupted Lovit’s critical infrastructure and online systems.
• Residents faced significant inconveniences, including loss of internet access and disabled intercom systems.
• The IT Army’s actions are part of a broader trend of increased cyberattacks on Russian internet providers by pro-Ukrainian hacker groups.