Ukraine disables 700 servers in cyberattack on Russian logistics giant Eltrans+
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Cyberattack on Eltrans+: data destroyed, over 700 servers disabled (Photo: NV source)
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence agency, in coordination with the BO Team cyber unit, launched a cyberattack in the early hours of Dec. 6 on the information and communications systems of Eltrans+, one of Russia’s largest logistics companies, a source familiar with the operation told NV.
The attack reportedly disabled more than 700 computers and
servers, wiped over 1,000 user accounts, and either destroyed or encrypted 165
terabytes of critical company data.
Access control systems, video surveillance, data storage,
and backup systems were also compromised. The company’s network hardware and
core data center infrastructure were knocked offline, customs declarations for
all cargo were deleted, and every Eltrans+ website was defaced with a banner
wishing Russian users a happy Armed Forces of Ukraine Day.
Eltrans+ is among the ten largest customs brokers and
freight forwarders in Russia, providing services to more than 5,000 Russian
small, medium, and large businesses. The company handles international and
domestic transport, warehouse storage, consolidation services, and full customs
clearance.
It also specializes in the delivery of sanctioned goods and
electronic components from China used by Russia’s defense industry.
On Sept. 25, NV sources in Ukrainian intelligence said HUR
cyber specialists had conducted a separate operation targeting Russia’s
national payment system, known as SBP, temporarily paralyzing the network used
to transfer funds to “volunteer organizations” that support the war.
A day earlier, on Sept. 24, HUR cyber units reportedly
regained full access to the computers and servers of the self-declared
authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, following another successful operation.
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