A Ukrainian woman, Victoria Dubranova, faces charges in the US for her alleged involvement with pro-Russia hacktivist groups CARR and NoName057(16), responsible for numerous cyberattacks worldwide. These groups, linked to Russian military intelligence, targeted critical infrastructure and government entities, with US authorities offering substantial rewards for information. #CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn #NoName057(16) #GRU
Keypoints
- Victoria Dubranova has been indicted in the US for her ties to two pro-Russian hacktivist groups.
- CARR, supported by Russia’s military intelligence, claimed responsibility for attacks on US critical infrastructure.
- NoName057(16) launched over 1,500 DDoS attacks, targeting NATO countries and European infrastructure.
- US authorities are offering bounties of up to $10 million for information on members of these groups.
- Both groups collaborated with other hacktivists and adopted tools like DDoSia for their operations.