Anti-Kremlin Hackers Seek Revenge for Navalny's Death
Anti-Kremlin hackers breached a Russian prison contractor's website in revenge for Alexey Navalny's death, stealing a database with information on Russian prisoners and their relatives. They changed prices on the online commissary and shared the data in hopes of uncovering the truth about Navalny's death.
Key Points
- Hackers breached a Russian prison contractor's website in retaliation for Navalny's death
- Stole a database with information on Russian prisoners and their relatives
- Changed prices on the online commissary to one ruble
- Shared the data in hopes of uncovering the truth about Navalny's death
Pros
- Raise awareness about political corruption in Russia
- Highlight the power of hacktivism in expressing dissent
Cons
- Illegal breach of security and unauthorized access to sensitive information
- Potential negative impact on prison system operations and prison shop customers