US EditionNorway Publicly Blames Russian Hackers for April Dam Sabotage
- On April 7, 2025, Russian hackers opened a flood gate at a dam in Bremanger, Norway, releasing 500 litres of water per second for four hours.
- Since the invasion of Ukraine, there have been more than seventy reported acts of disruption throughout Europe connected to Russia, intended to instill fear and create disorder.
- The director of Norway's Police Security Service has reported a rise in cyber activities linked to pro-Russian groups, posing a growing threat to the country's critical infrastructure.
- Gangaas said she disclosed the attribution publicly to warn citizens and try to prevent further attacks, noting no injuries occurred during this incident.
- Oslo officially attributed the sabotage to Russia, highlighting rising concerns over cyberattacks targeting Norway's vital hydropower energy infrastructure.
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The Norwegian Police Security Service suspects that the Russian hackers have sabotaged a barrier in the southwestern of Norway in April. The Norwegian VG reported that the hackers have broken down the border control system, opening the ceilings for four hours, causing a large amount of water to be revealed until the soups were closed, reports POLITICO.
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IT Security News - cybersecurity, infosecurity newsNorway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam
The Russian hackers used their access to the dam's computer systems to open a floodgate that spilled millions of gallons of water.
The incident did not cause any injuries or damage - The aim of these operations is to cause fear and chaos among the general population
Russian hackers will have taken control of a Norwegian barrier this year, opening up a behavior and allowing 500 litres of water per second to flow for four hours. According to Norwegian authorities, this...
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