On July 24, several major Russian banks, including Gazprombank, Alfa-Bank, V?TB, and Rosbank, faced significant disruptions in their mobile apps and websites. Complaints from users began escalating around 09:30 Moscow time, with issues also affecting Post Bank by midday. Customers reported an inability to make payments or access their accounts, causing widespread frustration. VTB’s press service confirmed that the disruptions were due to a DDoS attack, attributing the problem to a high load on Internet infrastructure. Alfa-Bank assured its clients that the issues were temporary and related to technical maintenance, while Gazprombank acknowledged short-term difficulties with transactions. This event is part of a broader pattern of politically motivated cyber attacks, following similar incidents on July 23 that impacted Raiffeisenbank and other financial institutions. Daniil Shcherbakov, Deputy CEO of Servicepipe, pointed out that the attacks involved scanning for vulnerabilities and targeting them. One institution reportedly faced attacks on over 400 IP addresses simultaneously, indicating a coordinated effort to disrupt major players in the financial sector. As banks resumed regular operations later in the day, the incidents highlight the growing threat of politically driven cyber attacks on critical financial infrastructure, with further developments expected as defenses are strengthened.
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