Russia hacks Polish cameras to disrupt Ukrainian aid routes
The Russian military intelligence has hacked approximately 400 cameras in Poland to disrupt the transport of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, reported the newspaper "The Guardian", citing British intelligence services.
What do you need to know?
- What happened? The Russian military intelligence hacked around 400 cameras in Poland to spy on and disrupt the transport of humanitarian aid from Western countries to Ukraine. This information is sourced from British intelligence services.
- Where did the attacks occur? The attacks targeted cameras located at border crossings and near military installations. In total, the Russians gained access to about 10,000 cameras in various countries, with 4% located in Poland.
- Why is it important? The United Kingdom and its allies, including Poland and the USA, have issued warnings about Russian cyber campaigns. The attacks also affected the defence sector and air traffic management systems in NATO countries.
What are the details of the attacks on cameras?
The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed that the Russian unit GRU 26165 conducted attacks on internet-connected cameras. The aim was to track the movement of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The attacks involved gaining access to individual frames rather than continuous video footage.
What other actions did the Russians take?
In addition to attacks on cameras, the GRU unit breached email accounts. Phishing emails containing pornography and fake data were sent to obtain account passwords and hack into online systems. These emails were written in the recipient's native language and directed exclusively to them.
What are the international reactions?
The UK, Poland, the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, and the Netherlands issued warnings about Russian attacks. The NCSC has announced plans to increase network monitoring and update online security shortly.
