Russian hackers carried out a cyberattack in June 2026, gaining access to over 50,000 surveillance cameras in Eastern Europe, Mash reports. Preliminary findings suggest the NoName057(16) and PalachPro hacker groups are behind the attack.
The cyber operation, dubbed "Broken Byte," began on June 15, 2026, amidst the G7 summit in France. Hackers injected malicious software into surveillance systems that scans IP addresses, identifies vulnerabilities, and gains access to IT infrastructure. Artificial intelligence is actively used in the process to record data – from people's faces and license plates to vehicle and clothing colors. All collected information is saved with geographical coordinates and uploaded to a database.
Preliminary damage from the cyberattack is estimated at over $1 million: the IT infrastructure of EU countries could be significantly affected. Data processing and transmission may deteriorate, leading to slowdowns in checkpoints, traffic lights, street lighting systems, transport information displays, and industrial facilities.
The cyberattack will continue until July 1, 2026: hackers intend to target banks, military-industrial complex enterprises, critical infrastructure facilities, and the logistics and railway infrastructure of several countries.
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