Cyberattack Grounds 100+ Aeroflot Flights, Hits Data

Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, was hit by a major cyberattack attributed to pro-Ukrainian group Silent Crow and the Belarusian Cyberpartisans, leading to the cancellation and delay of over 100 flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The attackers claimed year-long access to Aeroflot's network, compromising both customer and internal data, and destroying resources, though these claims have not been independently verified. The disruption affected domestic and international routes, notably to Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan, and caused overcrowding at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Russian prosecutors have confirmed the hack and launched a criminal investigation, with the Kremlin describing the situation as 'alarming.' The attack highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the global aviation sector, which has also seen attacks on airlines like Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, and WestJet. This incident comes amid a series of drone and cyberattacks on Russia’s transportation infrastructure during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.