Cyber Alliance

First seen
2016-01-01 00:00:00
Origin
UA
Primary motivation
ideology
Sophistication
intermediate
Resource level
team
Actor type
hacktivist
Profile updated
2026-07-07 12:20:23

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector media-and-entertainment technology-and-telecommunications financial-services

Targeted regions: country_code:ru

Context

The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance is a pro-Ukraine hacktivist group formed in 2016, primarily targeting Russian entities since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. They have claimed responsibility for significant cyberattacks, including the destruction of infrastructure at Russian internet provider Nodex and a breach of the microfinance company CarMoney, linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. Their operations involve data destruction and disruption of IT infrastructure, utilizing techniques such as malware attacks and social engineering tactics. The group has positioned itself as a pro-military force, leveraging social media to communicate its activities and objectives.

Related threat objects

Reports & references

  • Kaspersky — 114990 (report)
  • therecord.media — Russia Carmoney Data Breach Ukrainian Cyber Alliance (report)

External references