The Ukrainian hacker group IT Army claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Russian internet provider Lovit. The attack disrupted services in Moscow and St. Petersburg for three days, affecting internet access, intercom systems, and payment terminals. The IT Army‘s statement stated that Lovit “crumbled under our pressure,” but their claims could not be independently verified.
Roskomnadzor, Russia’s internet regulator, stated that the attack was a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
The attack originated from servers and botnets in several countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and others. The attack targeted Lovit’s critical infrastructure, including its mobile app, website, and user accounts, causing service disruptions that were still ongoing.
Lovit provides exclusive internet services to apartment complexes by Russia’s largest real estate firm, PIK. Affected residents are considering a collective complaint to Russia’s antimonopoly service, accusing Lovit of price manipulation and blocking access to other providers.
The attack’s impact has caused chaos, with essential services like intercoms and cash registers failing in several affected areas.
This cyberattack is part of a broader trend of increasing attacks by pro-Ukrainian hacker groups. The IT Army’s recent activity is part of a rising number of cyberattacks against Russian telecom providers. Other attacks include those on providers such as Nodex and Beeline, illustrating a continued focus on disrupting Russian internet infrastructure.
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