Ukraine-Linked Hack Wipes Third of Russia Court Files

A cyberattack attributed to a pro-Ukrainian hacking group has reportedly wiped out approximately one-third of the archived case files from Pravosudiye, Russia’s national electronic court filing system, according to auditors. The breach, previously disclosed, targeted the digital infrastructure that supports the country’s judiciary, disrupting access to legal documents and court records. The attackers claimed responsibility for the intrusion, but Russian officials have not confirmed the group’s identity or the full extent of the damage.

The compromised system, Pravosudiye, serves as a centralized platform for managing court proceedings across Russia. The deletion of such a significant portion of its archive raises concerns about the integrity of judicial data and the resilience of government-run digital systems. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, though the attribution to a pro-Ukrainian group adds to the ongoing tensions in the cyber domain amid the broader geopolitical conflict. Authorities are continuing to assess the impact of the breach.