Keyboard Warriors have a busy Victory Day
The Russian government has carefully insulated the country from outside media. And is operating a tight censorship campaign launched with the invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin is well-known for a decade of its own hacking campaigns. And Russian keyboard warriors have been using cyberattacks to steal information and funds. And to spread disinformation and attempt to influence important issues.
On Victory Day 2022, a celebration meant to honor a victory over Germany’s Nazi army in World War II, Vladimir Putin intended to flex his military muscles. He intended to instill confidence in Russians. And create fear in his enemies. But the viewers of Russian state TV were surprised by the brazen hack attack.
Russians watching the Victory Day coverage got a very different message. Someone hacked various Russian channels’ Victory Day coverage schedule and posted anti-war and pro-Ukrainian messages.
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