“Happy New Year DDOS": GUR hackers carry out cyberattack on Russian oil sector
Kyiv • UNN
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful DDOS attack on Russian oil companies from December 30 to January 1. The attack disrupted the operation of payment systems at gas stations and Evotor smart terminals.
Cyber specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine have carried out another cyberattack on the Russian oil sector. In particular, the resources of Lukoil and Evotor were attacked. This was reported by UNN with reference to intelligence sources.
From December 30 to January 1, 2025, specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out another cyberattack on the Russian oil sector. The main target of the attack was the resources of the Lukoil oil company, which is involved in the supply of Russian occupation forces
It is noted that as a result of the attack, the company's digital resources were affected, and therefore the company's customers were unable to make payments at gas stations through the mobile application. The digital resources of Evotor's smart terminals (website; user account; mobile application; cash payment system) and the unified system of digital labeling of goods Chestniy Znak (Honest Mark) were also attacked.
"The DDOS attack caused significant inconveniences and losses in the trade sector, as consumers were unable to purchase goods due to malfunctions in payment systems. The level of dissatisfaction among consumers and service providers was exacerbated by the fact that the DDOS attack took place during the holiday season," the source added.
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