US Disrupts Russian DNS Hijacking Network

By Jacob Feldman

In a significant move, the U.S. Justice Department announced on April 7, 2026, the successful disruption of a sophisticated DNS hijacking network reportedly controlled by Russia's GRU Military Unit 26165. This crucial action aims to neutralize a major state-sponsored cyber threat, preventing potential widespread espionage and attacks while highlighting ongoing efforts against foreign military cyber operations.

US Disrupts Russian DNS Hijacking Network

www.thehindu.com reports: The U.S. Justice Department announced on April 7, 2026, that it successfully disrupted a DNS hijacking network. This action targets a significant cyber threat.
According to The Hindu, this sophisticated network was reportedly under the control of a Russian military intelligence unit. This highlights the state-sponsored nature of the cyber operation.
The specific entity identified as controlling the network was the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU) Military Unit 26165. This pinpoints the source of the malicious activity.
The disruption of the DNS hijacking network by the U.S. aims to neutralize a tool used for potentially widespread cyber espionage or attacks.
As reported by The Hindu, the Justice Department's announcement underscores ongoing efforts to counter foreign military cyber operations.

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