Russian citizen Artem Revensky has pleaded guilty in the US to hacking attacks on critical infrastructure. This includes attacks on oil and gas facilities in Ukraine and other countries. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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According to the publication, Artem Vladimirovich Revensky, known as "Digit," was a member of the "Sector16" group, which investigators believe is supported by the Russian government. The group carried out attacks on facilities in the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, and Latvia. Specifically, in 2025, the hackers gained access to oil and gas systems, including facilities in Texas, North Dakota, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In September 2025, according to the investigation, they hacked a gas facility in Poltava. Furthermore, the hackers discussed the possibility of causing physical damage to infrastructure, including "fires and explosions."
Investigators also state that "Sector16" planned broader attacks against Ukraine, particularly against the power grid. According to the prosecutor's office, Revensky discussed rewards with accomplices for a potential blackout.
"The project has already begun. The money has been provided in advance," he wrote.
The group also considered the possibility of sabotaging gas stations in Kyiv and selling access to compromised systems.
Revensky was detained in 2025 and brought to the US. He entered into a plea agreement with investigators in exchange for a reduced sentence. The investigation into the group's activities is ongoing.
Recall
The UK National Cyber Security Centre reports on the activity of the Russian hacker group APT28, which is a unit of the Russian GRU. The hackers compromise popular routers and change DNS settings, allowing them to intercept passwords and digital keys, and redirect users to fraudulent websites.