It has recently been reported that a group known as “IT Army” has claimed to have gained access to the networks of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR). According to the group, they were able to obtain sensitive information regarding the bank’s personnel, specialized automated banking systems, their source files, principles of interaction, cryptographic protection systems, and other materials that are circulating within the CBR’s networks.
The group claims to have obtained this information with the help of the Department of Information Technologies and the Department of Operations on Financial Markets of the failed bank. They have also stated that they have analyzed the information and have already made the first 27,000 files public for the public to access and draw conclusions from.
The CBR has yet to make any public statement on the matter, and it is unclear at this point how much damage has been done, if any. However, this incident raises serious concerns about the security of the banking system in Russia, particularly as it relates to the stability of the ruble.
It is imperative for financial institutions to have robust cybersecurity measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. This incident serves as a reminder that no organization is completely immune to cyber threats, and it is important to take proactive measures to safeguard against them.