Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Cyber Partisans, Silent Crow Claim Aeroflot Attack Responsibility
Two hacking groups, Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow, are taking credit for a cyberattack on Russia's Aeroflot airline, causing flight disruptions.
Cyber Partisans has been around since 2020, known for previous hacks.
Silent Crow is a newer group.
Both groups have potentially targeted Russian entities.
The Cyber Partisans have ties to Belarus, with many members located outside the country.
The attack is part of ongoing political tensions, and the groups may have links to pro-Ukrainian hackers.
Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow claimed responsibility for the Aeroflot digital sabotage.
The attack on Aeroflot caused dozens of flight cancellations and travel disruptions across Russia.
Cyber Partisans, established in 2020, has a history of disruptive hacks.
Silent Crow has claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian entities since mid-2022.
Potential links exist between the groups and pro-Ukrainian hacker groups.
- Who
- The Belarusian Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow.
- What
- A cyberattack on Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, causing flight cancellations and disruptions.
- When
- The attack occurred recently, causing disruptions on Monday.
- Where
- Russia, specifically affecting Aeroflot's operations.
- Why
- The motivation behind the attack is tied to political tensions.
Cyber Partisans
Pro-Ukraine Hackers
Alleged Motives and External Involvement
Cyber Partisans
Cyber Partisans, operating from outside Belarus, claim to not be collaborating with any state security or intelligence services.
Pro-Ukraine Hackers
There are reports that the group has ties to Ukraine and their motives for disrupting the Russian air travel may involve other interested parties.
- Groups Involved
- Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow
- Target
- Aeroflot
- Impact
- Flight Cancellations, Travel Disruptions
- Cyber Partisans Start
- 2020
- Silent Crow Start
- Mid-2022
- Cyber Partisan Member Location
- Mostly outside Belarus