NoName057, a notorious hacker group, has allegedly executed a series of DDoS attacks on Lithuanian websites. The threat actor revealed a list of eight targeted organizations and sectors on their dark web channel along with provocative messages.
The threat actor’s post not only claimed responsibility for the cyberattacks but also took a dig at the Lithuanian authorities. The post read, “It’s time for the Lithuanian authorities to think about fixing their own websites, not equipment for Ukrainian terrorists.”
The targeted sectors included defense, roads, logistics, mobile operators, telecommunications, internet providers, and authorization services.
DDoS Attacks on Lithuanian Websites
Links to check-host.net were provided in the threat actors’ posts, presumably to validate the success of their cyberattacks. As The Cyber Express investigated the matter to verify these claims, attempts to reach out to the affected organizations yielded no official statements or responses at the time of writing, leaving the alleged NoName057 ransomware attack unverified.
Surprisingly, despite the threats and shared links, the listed websites appear to be operational at the moment, showing no immediate signs of the alleged cyberattacks.
These cybersecurity concerns come on the heels of recent news about Lithuania emerging as a repair hub for Ukraine’s tanks. The country has been actively involved in repairing German Leopard 2 tanks damaged in Ukraine. Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas showcased the repaired tanks, emphasizing Lithuania’s role as a hub for such critical work.
DDoS Attacks on Lithuanian Websites Links to Ukrainian Tank Repairs
The two repaired Leopard tanks, test-driven in Lithuania, are slated to reach Ukraine next month, nearly two years after the nation was invaded by Russia. Western countries, in a show of solidarity, have delivered a total of 71 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Unfortunately, some of these tanks have been irreparably damaged during Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Lithuania stands as the sole European country undertaking the repair of Leopard 2 A6 and A5 tanks, marking a big role amid regional geopolitical tensions. These DDoS attacks on Lithuanian websites are followed by the tank repairs in the Lithuanian regions, as denoted by the hacker group. This is an ongoing story and The Cyber Express is closely monitoring the situation and we’ll update this post once we more information or confirmation about these alleged attacks on Lithuanian websites.
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