The United States announced it had neutralized a DNS hijacking network run by a Russian military intelligence unit, marking another major operation in the field of cybersecurity.
The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the operation was carried out with a court order, disrupting a system used for global cyber espionage. According to authorities, this network was operated by the GRU, specifically by military unit 26165.
The scheme relied on exploiting compromised routers to redirect internet traffic, a technique known as DNS hijacking. This process allows attackers to intercept sensitive data or redirect users to malicious websites.
US authorities say these operations targeted a variety of entities worldwide, including individuals and organizations. However, the exact scope of the network's activities has not been detailed.
This intervention illustrates the rising tensions in cyberspace between major powers, where digital infrastructure has become a strategic battleground. It is part of a series of actions aimed at countering cyber espionage activities attributed to state actors.
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