Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Pro-Russian Hackers Suspected in Norwegian Dam Cyberattack
Hackers believed to be from Russia targeted a dam in Norway.
They remotely opened a valve, which let out more water for about four hours.
Norwegian authorities think this was done to scare people and cause trouble, which is part of a larger trend.
Officials have been warning that these types of cyberattacks are likely to increase in Europe.
Pro-Russian hackers are suspected of being behind a cyberattack on a Norwegian dam.
The attack in April involved hackers remotely opening a valve to increase water flow.
The valve was open for around four hours.
The director of Norwegian Police Security Service says cyberattacks are used to stoke fear.
A video with a pro-Russian cybercriminal group's mark was published after the attack.
- Who
- Pro-Russian hackers
- What
- Suspected cyberattack on a Norwegian dam involving the opening of a valve.
- When
- April, earlier this year
- Where
- Norway
- Why
- To stoke fear and unrest.
- Location
- Norway
- Attack Type
- Cyberattack
- Target
- Dam infrastructure
- Suspected Perpetrator
- Pro-Russian hackers
- Valve Open Duration
- Around 4 hours
