A group known as the Belarusian “Cyberpartisans” has launched a significant cyber attack on “Grodno Azot”. They are demanding the release of political prisoners in exchange for restoring the data.
The “Cyberpartisans” have successfully encrypted internal mail, document circulation, and numerous workstations. They have also destroyed backups of databases, servers, and other essential systems. Additionally, security systems, surveillance cameras, and even the boiler room operations have been compromised. The group has even managed to hack into the enterprise’s website.
To prove their actions, the ”Cyberpartisans” have released screenshots from hacked surveillance cameras, videos showing control of the boiler room, and a letter addressed to the chairman of “Belneftekhim”. This letter highlights the impact of the hack on the shipment of nitrogen fertilizers.
In order to restore the data, the “Cyberpartisans” have laid out their demands – the release of all political prisoners from ”Grodno Azot”, as well as 75 political prisoners in critical health condition (as determined by the group).
“Since 2020, the management of ‘Grodno Azot’ has been engaging in bullying, pressure, and political repression against the workers. Punitive actions, denunciations, and mass layoffs have not been forgotten. It is time for them to face the consequences. This is just the beginning. If they refuse, the consequences will escalate. The management of ‘Grodno Azot’ is responsible for years of intimidation and political dismissals. They are now facing our cyber sanctions.”
The “Cyberpartisans” have warned that this attack is just a glimpse of their capabilities and…
Post originally from theins.ru