Hackers from Russia attack Europe: Large-scale group uncovered in Berlin

In Germany, law enforcement has uncovered the activities of the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), which is suspected of carrying out large-scale cyberattacks.

According to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), a coordinated international operation succeeded in disabling hundreds of servers used by the hackers.

Investigators believe the group is linked to Russia. Germany has issued six arrest warrants for suspects, all of whom are Russian citizens or reside in Russia.

Police say two of the individuals played a key role in managing the group. Another arrest warrant was issued by Spain, and all suspects have been placed on an international wanted list.

In addition, searches were conducted in several countries, including Germany — in Berlin and Bavaria.

Investigators are now examining seized data carriers and other evidence that could confirm the suspects' involvement in coordinating DDoS attacks on the digital infrastructure of European countries.

BKA President Holger Münch stated that such attacks pose real risks to society by undermining the sense of security.

According to him, such crimes must be vigorously prosecuted, and those responsible should be held accountable under the law.

Russian hacker attacks

Cyberattacks on the German armed forces — the Bundeswehr — have been occurring almost daily. Although serious losses have so far been avoided thanks to modern technical measures and skilled specialists, the threat is growing.

German security services have noted increasing cooperation between criminal hackers and "hacktivists" controlled by Russian intelligence agencies.

Additionally, last year, the Polish news outlet PAP twice published false reports about an alleged start of "partial mobilization to send troops to Ukraine."

The media and government of Poland stated that this was a cyberattack originating from Russia.