Ukrainian IT army carried out a cyberattack on Russian government and local websites, including the Troika public transport fare payment system, causing disruptions to metro systems in Moscow and Kazan.
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The cyberarmy has attacked a number of Russian government and local portals, including the Troika public transport payment system. This is one of the largest fare payment systems in Russia, operating in 38 regions.
Hackers of the IT Army of Ukraine targeted the Russian government and local systems, disrupting the fare payment system in Moscow and Kazan public transport
The multi-faceted cyberattack reportedly targeted the Troika fare payment system, used in 38 Russian regions
As a result, owners of transport cards in Moscow and Kazan could not pay for their tickets, top-up travel cards, or pay for parking
The operation was prepared for nearly a month
Collateral damage exceeded expectations, with visible damage to some state networks and associated providers, including the parking system
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