Sweet J. Russian Hackers and the War in Ukraine: Digital Threats and Real-World Consequences

Lexington Books, 2023. — 249 p.Foreword
References
Acknowledgments
Hackers’ Attacks on Russia
Attacks on Russian Media
Russia Today and Sputnik
TASS, Izvestia, RIA, and Other Media Sources
Local Small Media’s Cyber Disaster
Cyberattacks on the Russian Government
Attacks on Local Authorities
Cyberattacks on Financial Institutions and Businesses
Notes
References
Hacker Organizations: Active and Dangerous or Childish and Annoying
Joker DPR
Beregini
XakNet
KillNet and Its Affiliates
Anonymous Russia and Zarya
FRWL and NoName057(16)
RaHDIt or Russian Angry Hackers Did It
People’s Cyber Army
Notes
References
Russian Hackers: Social Media Presence and Brand Building
Russian Hackers Choose Telegram
Russian Hacker Brands
Brand Identity
Brand Positioning
Hackers and Their Followers: Communication
Surveys and Questions
Participation in Cyber Strikes and Hiring New Members
Hiring Campaigns
Community Engagement and Hackers’ Misfortune
Hackers’ Budgets
Notes
References
Hackers Gather Public Trust and Recognition
Brand Trust
Hackers’ Abilities
Attacks on Meaningful Targets
Threat to Hackers: Fake Accounts
Political Stance or Brand Promises
NATO
The Ukrainian Government and Its Western Allies
Ukrainians
The Exodus of IT Professionals and “Rebellious Celebrities”
New Hacking Tactics
Brand Awareness
Hacker Cooperation
Mobilization in Russia
Russian Hackers and the Russian Government
Domestic Victims of the Russian Hackers
Notes
References
Hackers’ Attacks: Who Is the Main Target—Ukraine, Europe, or the United States?
Target #1: Ukraine
Hacking the Ukrainian Delta System
Target # 2 Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Notes
References
Conclusion
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Index
About the Author