Mikord Data Breach: Claims of Russia’s Military Draft Systems Hack Shared via ‘Idite Lesom’
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Key Takeaways
- What hackers said: Hackers claimed access to Mikord, a Russian software development company
- Official denial: Defense officials insist systems remain intact and operational despite attacks
- Strategic pressure: Claims may signal influence, coercion, or failed extortion efforts
Reports of Mikord data breach have surfaced after unknown attackers claimed they accessed systems belonging to the Russian software developer. They initially sent the claims to an activist group to announce the breach.
Russian anti-war group Idite Lesom were approached by the hacker with materials from the breach.
Data Breach: How the Claims Reached the Media
Idite Lesom says hackers approached it with internal Mikord data and breach claims. The materials were then shared with journalists from Latvia-based outlet iStories (Important Stories). The information included internal documents, source code, correspondence, and financial records from Mikord.
Attackers also claimed access of internal company infrastructure. Mikord’s director acknowledged a hack occurred but declined discussing any defense-related work.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense, via a public statement, rejected breach claims and dismissed reports mentioning a breach. Officials admitted that they prevent frequent attack attempts before they cause damage.
A translated message from Russia’s Ministry of Defense telegram channel read, “The Registry has been subject to multiple hacker attacks. All attacks have been successfully thwarted. Attackers' attempts to disrupt the Registry have failed. Information security is fully ensured.”
Other Cyber Attacks on Mikord
Mikord provides automation and development services for government clients. Its website remained offline for days, showing only a maintenance notice.
A previous defacement attack suggested that information was stolen and shared with journalists which led to them being released publicly.
Recently, U.S. authorities indicted Ukrainian individuals helping Russian cyber operations. The Justice Department said such groups increasingly blend hacktivism with geopolitical objectives.
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