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Russia’s Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukraine hackers claim cyber-attack | Airline industry
More than 50 flights axed and 10 delayed as Silent Crow hacking group apparently claims responsibility
The national carrier did not provide further details about the cause of the problem or how long it would take to resolve, but departure boards at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport turned red as flights were cancelled at a time when many Russians take their holidays. The statement in the name of Silent Crow said the cyber-attack was the result of a year-long operation that had deeply penetrated Aeroflot’s network, destroyed 7,000 servers and gained control over the personal computers of employers including senior managers. Despite western sanctions imposed on Russia that have drastically limited travel and routes, Aeroflot remains among the top 20 airlines worldwide by passenger numbers, which last year hit 55.3 million people, according to its website.
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