Key Facts
• July 28: Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced a cyberattack on Aeroflot.
• Over 100 flights affected, with 60 cancellations and 80 delays reported.
• Hackers disrupted baggage loading, refueling, and flight plans at Sheremetyevo Airport.
• Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Hackers stated they infiltrated Aeroflot’s system a year ago, destroying 7,000 servers.
• Investigation launched by Russian authorities to address the system breach.
Summary
Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, suffered a significant cyberattack on July 28, leading to widespread disruptions. The attack caused over 100 flight delays and cancellations at Sheremetyevo Airport, with issues in baggage handling, refueling, and flight plan communication. Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed responsibility, stating they had infiltrated the system a year prior and destroyed 7,000 servers. Russian authorities have initiated an investigation into the breach.
