Ukrainian hackers from the IT Army of Ukraine targeted and disrupted the Troika fare payment system in Moscow and Kazan, preventing transport card owners from purchasing tickets, topping up cards, or paying for parking.
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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
Ukrainian cyber specialists attacked Russian government and local portals, including the Troika fare payment system, affecting Moscow and Kazan.
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