In a series of malicious cyber activities, Amin Timovich Stigal, allegedly part of Russia's GRU, executed wiper attacks on Ukrainian government networks. These attacks, made to resemble ransomware but with a destructive intent, resulted in loss of data and impeded governmental functions. With the WhisperGate malware, systems became inoperable, impacting government, non-profit, and IT sectors. The operation extended to defacing websites with threatening messages and unauthorized sales of stolen sensitive data, inducing widespread fear among Ukrainian citizens. Notably, personal health records were part of the exfiltrated information, compromising privacy on a large scale. The attacks not only disrupted Ukraine's digital infrastructure but also probed allied networks in NATO and the U.S., signifying a broader threat to international cybersecurity and stability.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/164997/hacking/us-reward-russias-gru-hacker.html
"id": "ukr1011070724",
"linkid": "ukrainian-bridge",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "6/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"