December 12, 2023 at 03:42PM
Ukrainian military intelligence hacked the Russian Federal Taxation Service, leading to the deletion of the agency’s main database and backup copies. This resulted in severe disruptions to communication and a collapse of Russia’s tax system. The attack is part of Ukraine’s increased cyber warfare efforts against Russia, including a previous hack on Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency.
Based on the meeting notes, it appears that the Ukrainian government’s military intelligence service conducted a cyberattack on the Russian Federal Taxation Service (FNS), resulting in the deletion of the agency’s database and backup copies. The attack involved breaching FNS servers, infecting them with malware, and deleting crucial configuration files, leading to a breakdown in communication within the agency and causing a significant loss of tax-related data.
The repercussions of the cyberattack have led to a virtual collapse of Russia’s Federal Tax Service, with GUR estimating that the Russian tax system paralysis will persist for at least a month. Additionally, Ukraine has allegedly conducted previous cyberattacks against Russia, indicating increased cyber warfare efforts.
Furthermore, Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, has also reportedly been hit by a cyberattack, disrupting services for over 25 million subscribers and impacting internet access, air raid alert systems, and the banking sector across all Ukrainian regions.
It is important to note that independent confirmation of these claims made by the Ukrainian government is not available at this time.