Killnet
Killnet is a pro-Russian hacker group, known for its cyberattacks towards government institutions in several countries during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1][2][3]
Five Eyes alert
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a warning about attacks on critical infrastructure by Russian-aligned groups, including Killnet, in April 2022.[4][2]
Attacks on Romania
Killnet were behind attacks on Romanian government websites from 29 April 2022 to 1 May 2022.[3]
Attacks on Moldova
Following explosions in unrecognized Transnistria, the Information and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova reported that the Russian hacking group Killnet had launched a series of cyberattacks against websites of Moldovan official authorities and institutions. This was days after the attack on Romanian websites.[5]
Attacks on Czech Republic
Killnet claimed responsibility for attacks on Czech state institution web sites in April 2022.[6]
Attacks on Italy
The websites of Italian National Health Institute and Automobile Club d'Italia were attacked shortly before the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[1] The website of the Italian senate was attacked and taken down for an hour in the same attack.[1]
Attack on Eurovision 2022
Killnet made a failed attempt to shut down the website of the Eurovision Song Contest with a DDoS attack.[1] After the attack they threatened to attack 10 European countries, including Italy.[1]
Cyberwar with Anonymous
The Anonymous collective has officially announced a cyberwar with the hacker group Killnet.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack". techcentral.ie. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ a b Burgess, Christopher (2022-04-21). "New Five Eyes alert warns of Russian threats targeting critical infrastructure". csoonline.com. International Data Group. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ a b Chirileasa, Andrei (2022-05-02). "Romania under cyberattack coming from Russia's KillNet". Romania-Insider.com. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ Hardcastle, Jessica Lyons (2022-04-21). "Five Eyes nations fear wave of Russian attacks against critical infrastructure". Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ "Killnet attacked several websites of state institutions in the Republic of Moldova". Tylaz. 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks". expats.cz. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ Kunder, Neha (2022-05-21). "Anonymous Italia and other hacktivists plans a massive attack against Killnet". thetechoutlook.com. Retrieved 2022-05-22.