Hackers Strike Russian Prison System Seeking Justice for Navalny

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58pm on 01 Apr 2024,Monday International

Hackers targeted Russia's prison system following Navalny's death. They breached a contractor's site, sharing Navalny's image and allegedly stealing data on 800,000 prisoners. The hackers altered prices on the prison shop to one ruble. Despite warnings, they persisted, even damaging a server. Experts confirm the authenticity of the leaked data. This act, termed "hacktivism," mirrors a trend since Ukraine's conflict, showing the power of cyber activism. The hackers, claiming to be Russian expats, vow to fight until Russia is free from Putin's rule. The prison system and authorities are yet to respond.

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