From September 24 to 25, cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out a large-scale attack on the digital infrastructure of the Russian national payment system "SPB" and the provider "TransTeleCom". This was reported to ONLINE.UA by sources in military intelligence.
Points of attention
- DIU cyber experts conducted a major attack on the Russian national payment system 'SPB' and TransTeleCom, leading to partial paralysis of resources.
- Russian citizens faced difficulties in transferring funds between banks, making online payments, and using services like paying at gas stations.
- The cyberattack resulted in estimated economic losses of up to $30 million, showcasing the significant impact on the Russian financial system.
DIU carried out a cyberattack on Russian SPB and Transtelecom
As a result of the attack, the work of the above-mentioned resources was partially paralyzed. Russian citizens were unable to make transfers between banks and pay for goods and services, in particular, online payments at gas stations were unavailable, and it was impossible to pay for public transport using a QR code.
A number of other inconveniences have also appeared in using online services for citizens of the Russian Federation (for example, the lack of Internet connection and interactive television).
Estimated economic losses as a result of the attack amount to up to $30 million.
