The pro-Ukraine hacking group known as Twelve has claimed responsibility for infiltrating the systems of SKTB Biofizpribor, a Russian organization specializing in science and medical research. The group made their announcement regarding SKTB Biofizpribor data breach through a post on a public forum, taunting the organization for its perceived security vulnerabilities.
SKTB Biofizpribor Data Breach: A Multifaceted Target
The message posted by Twelve regarding SKTB Biofizpribor data breach reads, “Hi there friends! We have a new hack. SKTB Biofizpribor, has your (*) already felt the problem?” The provocative language suggests a deliberate attempt to humiliate the targeted organization.
SKTB Biofizpribor is known for conducting space tests, manufacturing low-voltage electronics for medical purposes, and engaging in research in the fields of ecology and biology.
The post continues, criticizing the organization for its purported lack of awareness regarding its own security flaws. “But the main problem of such companies is that scattered on different tasks and flying into space, they do not see their own leaking security system under their noses,” the post reads.
Twelve claims to have successfully data breached SKTB Biofizpribor’s security, stating, “But we have to note that we didn’t see anything either. Neither in their protection nor in the 11 TB of data that we did a great job on.”
The pro-Ukraine group appears to be capitalizing on a perceived vulnerability in the security infrastructure of organizations with diverse focuses. The message concludes with a taunting note, labeling SKTB Biofizpribor as “stupid guys in every sense” and highlighting that the group has successfully targeted others in a similar fashion.
In a bold move, Twelve goes on to announce a “New Year’s promotion” in the post, inviting others to contact them for assistance in disrupting their company’s operations, promising to halt work at least until the New Year. The post suggests that, with polite requests, the group may extend the disruption of operations until the end of February.
Geopolitical Context: Targeting Russian Organizations Amid War
The cyberattack by Twelve takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The group’s choice to target a Russian organization involved in science and medical research adds a new dimension to the cyber warfare dynamics between the two nations. As tensions escalate, cyber operations become an increasingly common and potent tool for actors seeking to gain an advantage in the conflict.
The cyberattack by Twelve raises concerns about the growing sophistication and audacity of hacking groups engaging in cyber warfare, highlighting the need for organizations to remain vigilant and invest in robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and operations.
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