www.kyivpost.com Ukraine Claims Major Hack of Russian Aerospace Firm Tupolev
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- •Ukraine's HUR hacked Tupolev, stealing 4.4 GB of classified data.
- •The breach included sensitive internal communications and personal data of staff.
- •Ukrainian operatives defaced Tupolev's website as part of the cyber operation.
Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) claims to have hacked the Russian aerospace company Tupolev, stealing 4.4 gigabytes of classified data. The breach includes internal communications, personal data of employees, and procurement documents. The operation reportedly lasted a significant period, allowing for extensive data collection. Ukrainian operatives also defaced Tupolev's website, replacing its main page with an image of an owl clutching an aircraft. This attack follows previous breaches of Russian defense agencies and highlights ongoing cyber operations against Russia's military-industrial complex. The stolen data is expected to have a considerable impact on Russian strategic aviation operations. HUR has been systematically targeting Russian military entities since the escalation of the conflict in 2022.
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