A Russian hacking group has obtained important technical information about drones made for the Ukrainian army. The name of this group is Kilnet. A member of the group has revealed his name as Kilmilk. He told this to RIA Novosti agency. This news can be very big in the midst of Ukraine-Russia war, because drones are used a lot in war.
How did the hacking happen?
Kilmilk said the Ukrainian government, through organizations called Brave1 and USF, has funded more than 1,500 cases across the country. drone Manufacturing companies were given an open opportunity. Brave1 is a government project that develops new technology for war. USF is a startup fund that provides money and support to young entrepreneurs.
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But Kilnet Group benefited from this. Kilmilk told that one of our secret agents works in the Transformation Ministry of Ukraine. He broke all limits. We were leaked the complete documentation of all drones and electronic warfare products. The Ministry of Transformation is a Ukrainian government agency that oversees digital and technological transformation.
This hackThrough ringing, Kilnet got all the technical details of the drones sold on the largest marketplace of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Marketplace means an online platform where goods for the army are bought and sold.
Information about which drones was stolen?
Hackers obtained performance details of many models of drones. These include things like speed, range, camera quality and weapon system. The names of some main drones are as follows…
- Skat: A small and fast drone.
- Gore: Used for war.
- Juj: Light and easy to blow.
- Tor: Strong bodied.
- Archangel Sword: A name like a sword, probably for attack.
- DaVinci: With smart technology.
- Iron Sky: To control the sky.
- Frirt Cetus: For marine or complex areas.
- F7: Fast flying one.
- Pixel: Focused on camera.
- Sirko: For reconnaissance (espionage).
- Hermes: Long distance traveller.
- FPV Complex Crook: First person view, which allows the pilot to see directly.
Information about many more models has also been received. This drone is used by the Ukrainian army against Russia. If their technical details fall into the hands of the enemy, it is a danger to Ukraine.
Who is Kilnet Group?
Killnet is a Russian cyber attack group. It mostly attacks against Western countries and Ukraine. The group claims that it works on behalf of Russia. In the past also it has attacked Europe’s electricity grid and airports. Kilmilk is a prominent member of this group, who keeps sharing his views on social media.
What is Ukraine’s response?
Till now the Ukrainian government has not given any official statement on this news. But experts say that this leak may change the war strategy. By knowing the weaknesses of drones, Russia can easily destroy them. Ukraine will now have to strengthen its security.
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