Belarusian Cyber-Partisans Breach KGB, Expose Thousands of Agents
April 28, 2024The Belarusian hacker activist group, Cyber-Partisans, has penetrated the KGB's network, accessing over 8,600 personnel files.
Despite no official comment, the KGB's website status suggests a potential disruption.
Cyber-Partisans' actions are a direct response to the KGB's role in political repression and alleged plots against infrastructure.
The group also claims to have compromised systems at Belarus's largest fertilizer plant, indicating a broader cyber campaign.
Their ongoing cyber-attacks aim to undermine President Lukashenko's regime and reveal the extent of political repression in Belarus.
Belarus has been experiencing significant civil unrest and reports of severe governmental crackdowns since the controversial 2020 elections.
Human rights organization Viasna states there are nearly 1,400 political prisoners in the country.
The Cyber-Partisans have a history of impactful cyber-attacks, including disruptions to state media and railway operations.
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SecurityWeek • Apr 28, 2024
Hackers Claim to Have Infiltrated Belarus’ Main Security Service