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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Belgian Sites Over Ukraine Aid

3/25/2025

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In a bold move, the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 launched a DDoS attack on multiple Belgian government websites, including MyGov.be, protesting Belgium's substantial €1 billion aid to Ukraine. While services were briefly disrupted, data security remained intact. Authorities swiftly restored operations and are on high alert for further threats amid the escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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In a bold move, the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 launched a DDoS attack on multiple Belgian government websites, including MyGov.be, protesting Belgium's substantial €1 billion aid to Ukraine. While services were briefly disrupted, data security remained intact. Authorities swiftly restored operations and are on high alert for further threats amid the escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions.