"Anonymous Hacking Group Declares “Cyber War” Against Russia"

Hacktivist group Anonymous has declared “cyber war” against Vladimir Putin’s government following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The well-known international hacking collective announced on its Twitter account on Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin commenced military action.  Shortly after declaring cyber war, the group claimed responsibility for taking down Russian government websites, including the Kremlin and State Duma.  The group later tweeted that it had taken down the website of the Russian propaganda station RT news.  Anonymous has signaled that it intends to ramp up cyberattacks on the Russian state.  The hacktivist group is renowned for targeting governments and other organizations for actions and policies they disagree with, such as cracking down on protesters.  Past targets have included government agencies of the US, Israel, Spain, and Uganda, as well as groups like the Klu Klux Klan and Islamic State.  Cyber has already played a significant role in the Russia-Ukrainian dispute over recent weeks, which has now spilled into armed conflict. 
 

Infosecurity reports: "Anonymous Hacking Group Declares “Cyber War” Against Russia"