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U.S. Disrupts Russian DNS Hijacking Network, Affects 5,000 Devices

4/8/2026

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) disrupted a DNS hijacking network run by Russia's GRU, Operation Masquerade, on April 7, 2026.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reset compromised U.S. routers and partnered with 15 countries.
Microsoft reported over 200 organizations and about 5,000 devices affected.
Officials in Germany and Britain issued advisories.
Researchers noted targets across the United States, Europe, Afghanistan, North Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia.

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) disrupted a DNS hijacking network run by Russia's GRU, Operation Masquerade, on April 7, 2026.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reset compromised U.S. routers and partnered with 15 countries.
Microsoft reported over 200 organizations and about 5,000 devices affected.
Officials in Germany and Britain issued advisories.
Researchers noted targets across the United States, Europe, Afghanistan, North Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia.