Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyberattacks, No Ransom Demands

Sep 21, 2024, 02:44 PM

Hacktivist group Twelve has launched a series of destructive cyberattacks targeting Russian organizations. The group is wiping data without making ransom demands, using tools such as Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz to exploit valid accounts and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This activity puts even secure companies at risk. The attacks are part of an evolving trend of intensified sabotage, with Russia previously focusing cyberattacks on shipping firms and ports, Bloomberg reports.