Ukraine’s Cyberattack Cripples Lukoil, Disrupts Russia
Between December 30, 2024 and January 1, 2025, Ukraine’s HUR conducted a cyberattack targeting Lukoil, a Russian oil company supplying the Russian military, disrupting its digital resources and preventing mobile app payments. This attack also affected Evotor’s smart terminal platform and the “Chestny Znak” product marking system, causing widespread payment failures and significant retail sector disruptions. This action follows previous HUR cyberattacks on Gazprombank and the North Caucasus University, highlighting a pattern of targeting critical Russian infrastructure. The timing of the attack, coinciding with the holiday period, maximized the impact on consumers and businesses.
John Q. Hosedrinker