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Russian cyber firm Avanpost experienced a serious cyberattack by Ukrainian hackers.
Over 60 TB of data was destroyed and 390 GB of stolen information was exposed.

Summary:

The Russian cybersecurity firm Avapost has been disrupted by a serious cyberattack carried out by Ukrainian hackers from Cyber Anarchy Squad. The hackers encrypted over 400 Windows and Linux virtual machines and most of the firm’s employees’ workstations, while also destroying 60 TB of data and exposing 390 GB of stolen information on Telegram and the Mega file hosting service. The group also leaked screenshots of group chats involving Avanpost employees discussing the compromise, although the veracity of this information has not been confirmed.

This attack comes on the heels of a similar cyberattack on a Russian internet and telecommunications service provider by Cyber Anarchy Squad. While Avapost did not provide many details about the extent of the attack, the impact is clearly significant. The article also touches on the U.S. seeking to bolster the UN cybercrime treaty and Ukrainian organizations being targeted by malware attacks.

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