CyberReportedMediumDeveloping

Russia-linked bot networks persist after Yandex data center strikes, shift to fake Ukrinform

LetsData reports that Russia-linked bot networks maintained their weekly posting rhythm after drone strikes on three Yandex data centers, indicating operational resilience. The networks, previously spreading fake Die Welt sites, now push a fake Ukrinform site about mobilization in Ukraine, suggesting a pivot in disinformation targets. The strikes' impact on bot infrastructure remains unclear, but continuity implies redundancy or relocation.

Euromaidan Pressabout 9 hours agoRU, UAengCredibility 46%View source

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Mosaic Score7.0

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.5

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#disinformation #botnet #yandex #ukraine #russia #cyber-operations

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activeCyberConflict56m ago

Ukraine Targets Russian Data Centers; Yandex and Sberbank Services Disrupted

Ukrainian drone strikes have directly targeted and damaged Yandex and Sberbank data centers in Russia, causing service disruptions and exposing vulnerabilities in critical digital infrastructure. The Kremlin has acknowledged the attacks, and Yandex has waived cloud fees for affected clients, indicating confirmed impact. The full extent of damage, duration of outages, and long-term implications for Russia's centralized internet infrastructure remain uncertain.

↑ escalating·27 signals·RU, UA, DEScore 6.4

activeGeopoliticsDefense6m ago