NATO data breach: Siegedsec exposes hundreds of confidential documents
The hacker group SiegedSec has once again released hundreds of NATO documents online, reportedly including data on officers. The files were made available on the public hosting service Mega.
According to a SiegedSec declaration on Telegram, a database of hundreds of stolen documents from an internal NATO portal has been released online again. The documents include archives and text files containing the personal data of NATO soldiers.
The hackers' account on the service X has been suspended. The same database, which was already available online last year, has been rereleased. At that time, complete data of several soldiers, including email addresses and phone numbers, were disclosed. Fortunately for the victims, no top-secret documents fell into the hands of the hackers—or online—at that time.
Hacker attacks in times of conflict
Hackers regularly attack military and government infrastructure, hoping to destabilize and gain critical information. In Germany, there were attacks on the co-governing SPD party, government agencies, and defence companies.
Hackers use various techniques in their activities, from simple DDoS attacks to complex espionage operations, showcasing the evolution of cybercrime. Their actions aim to spy, destabilize governments, and influence political processes through disinformation. The rising number of incidents highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the context of international conflicts.
