Russian hackers attack Europe for the Motherland in crypto fueled Great Patriotic Cyber War
- NoName057(16) launches “Patriotic Online Games” hacking campaign
- Targets European organizations supporting Ukraine
- Volunteers rewarded with cryptocurrency for attacks
NoName057(16), a pro-Russian hacker group known for DDoS attacks against Western organizations, launched a hacking initiative to get as many cybercriminals engaged in attacks against organizations in Europe.
According to Cybersecurity Insiders, the group took to Telegram to call upon “patriotic volunteers” which would then be given specific assignments, ranging from DDoS attacks, across information-gathering missions, to ransomware. The organizers call the campaign “Patriotic Online Games”, likely to draw a larger crowd and hide the fact that this is essentially a criminal enterprise.
The targets are, first and foremost, located in European countries that voiced their support to Ukraine in its war against Russia. They include government agencies, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure organizations. Those who successfully pull off their task get paid in cryptocurrency, allegedly being paid out directly into their...
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