Ukrainian Hackers Cripple Russian ISP Nodex in Major Cyberattack

The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance claims responsibility for a breach that wiped Nodex's infrastructure, cutting internet access for its customers in St. Petersburg.

• The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance announced it had breached Russian ISP Nodex, stealing sensitive data and wiping its systems, leaving the infrastructure inoperable.
• Nodex confirmed the attack on Russian social media platform VK, describing the network as 'destroyed' and stating that restoration efforts are ongoing with no clear timeline for full recovery.
• The attack began late on January 6, 2025, causing a complete collapse in internet connectivity for Nodex customers, with traffic levels dropping to 0%, according to Cloudflare data.
• Screenshots shared by the hackers revealed access to Nodex's virtual infrastructure, including VMware, Veeam backups, and other key systems, highlighting the extent of the breach.
• The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance, active since 2016, has a history of targeting Russian entities, including government agencies and military organizations, in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

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