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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Norwegian Dam in Alarming Cyberattack

8/13/2025

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Pro-Russian hackers launched a cyberattack on a dam in southwestern Norway in April 2025, resulting in a dangerous water release. PST Director Beate Gangås raised alarms about escalating cyber threats from Russia, warning that such destabilizing tactics could spread across Europe, signaling a troubling strategy of influence and unrest.

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Pro-Russian hackers launched a cyberattack on a dam in southwestern Norway in April 2025, resulting in a dangerous water release. PST Director Beate Gangås raised alarms about escalating cyber threats from Russia, warning that such destabilizing tactics could spread across Europe, signaling a troubling strategy of influence and unrest.