Pro-Ukraine hacking group Cyber Anarchy Squad has taken credit for a targeted attack on Infotel JSC, a Russian telecom provider crucial to the country’s banking system.
The assault had severe consequences for major banks, as the disruption in connectivity resulted in payment processing and communication interruptions across Russia.
In a display of their cyber offensive, the hackers not only breached Infotel JSC but also defaced multiple websites with messages showcasing the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, escalating tensions between the two nations.
As Infotel JSC races to restore its compromised systems, the company acknowledged that the attack caused damage to their network equipment. A message published on the provider’s website confirmed the ongoing restoration efforts, with further updates on the progress to be announced.
The brazen Cyber Anarchy Squad provided evidence of their successful breach by sharing network infrastructure diagrams and compromised email account screenshots.
Their message on the Tor channel expressed a strong intent to dismantle Russia’s infrastructure, leaving nothing behind and challenging the nation’s resilience in the face of cyber warfare.
