Hacking group Anonymous targets Russia releases Trump files

pGBppSome of the data reportedly reveals affiliations between Russian businesses and foreign operationsppHacking group Anonymous has claimed responsibility for a largescale cyberattack on Russian networks releasing what it says is 10 terabytes of leaked data containing sensitive information on political figures stateaffiliated businesses Kremlin assets abroad and even files allegedly linked to US President Donald TrumpppThe data was released on 15 April and announced publicly via the groups official account on X formerly known as Twitter In the post Anonymous stated In defence of Ukraine Anonymous has released 10TB of leaked data on all businesses operating in Russia all Kremlin assets in the West proRussian officials Donald Trump and moreppAccompanying the post was a photo of file folders one of which was labelled Leaked Data of Donald TrumpppWhile the group did not provide details on the contents the inclusion has drawn widespread attention amid ongoing criticism of President Trumps foreign policy decisionsppppPhoto XppAnonymous which operates without a formal leadership structure has a long history of what it calls hacktivismcyberattacks intended to expose or disrupt entities viewed as corrupt oppressive or dangerousppThe group first declared a cyberwar on Russia in 2022 shortly after Moscow launched its fullscale invasion of UkraineppThis latest operation is one of the most extensive claimed by Anonymous in recent years Cybersecurity analysts say that while the full impact of the leaked data is still unclear the sheer volume10 terabytessuggests a significant breach that could affect diplomatic and economic networks tied to RussiappSome of the data reportedly reveals affiliations between Russian businesses and foreign operations exposing financial transactions and the identities of proKremlin officials with ties to assets in Western countriesppWhile the Russian government has not officially responded analysts suggest internal reviews are likely under way to assess the scope of the exposureppThe leak also arrives at a time of renewed global scrutiny of Trumps foreign dealings In recent months Anonymous has stepped up criticism of the Trump administration accusing the president of working against the interests of Ukraine and undermining global democratic normsppIn a recent post the group said Trump is actively working against Ukraine He is on the side of Russia Dont think for a moment that his goal is to help Europe Ukrainians or US security He is here to do a job and that job is to weaken and ultimately destroy global democracy international law and youppNo additional threats or followup leaks have been issued by AnonymousppThe group remains active on social media continuing to post commentary related to the war in Ukraine and geopolitical developments involving Russia and the WestppThe longterm implications of this cyberattack remain uncertain but the incident reinforces Anonymous ongoing digital campaign against the Kremlin and its allies both political and corporateppCOMMENTS ppComments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are ontopic and not abusive ppFor more information please see our Comments FAQppUpdated 1 hour agoppHis wife gave birth in New York while Khalil remained in a detention facility more than 1600 kilometres awayppUpdated 3 hours agoppRussianborn researcher Petrova arrested at Bostons Logan Airport after failing to declare scientific samplesppUpdated 3 hours agoppExperts say the move could mark a turning point in US food regulationppUpdated 4 hours agoppUber accused of deceptive billing cancellation practices as users enrolled in 999permonth service without consentppUpdated 4 hours agoppResidents battle heat and hardship while holding onto hopepp

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