Pro-Russian Hacker Group Gamifies Cyberattacks on Europe With Crypto Rewards – Investigation
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-04-30 00:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Europe, Technology
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A pro-Russian hacker group accused by European authorities of carrying out cyberattacks against governments, banks and infrastructure across the West has turned participation in cybercrime into what it calls a “patriotic online game,” recruiting volunteers through Telegram and rewarding them with cryptocurrency.
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