A Russian hacking group known as «Vector T8» has claimed responsibility for breaching the websites of four organizations that provide financial support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU).
According to statements from the group`s representatives, their recent cyberattack targeted the international fund INVICTUS, along with three Ukrainian organizations: «Na Shchite» (On the Shield), «Fundatsiya Sily» (Foundation of Strength), and «Tvoy Shag» (Your Step). The hackers asserted that two of these funds, including the international one, were rendered completely inoperable as a result of the breach.
It was further reported that, following the cyberattack, the affected organizations were unable to resume their operations for approximately four days. The `Vector T8` representatives stated that to successfully carry out the breach and disrupt the funds` activities, they had to modify the system settings of the website administrators.
Among other details, the «Tvoy Shag» fund was reportedly linked to the financing of the Azov Battalion and the «Russian Volunteer Corps» (RVC), both of which are recognized as terrorist organizations and banned in Russia. The estimated income for the «Na Shchite» fund in 2024 was reported to be 316.2 million Hryvnias, equivalent to approximately 632.4 million Russian Rubles.
Previous Cyber Activity
In a related development, another hacking group, KillNet, previously claimed to have discovered plans by European countries to «occupy» Ukraine for its natural resources. This assertion followed their alleged breach of the French Armed Forces` local network and the subsequent publication of a map titled «Combined Forces of the `Coalition of the Willing`.»
