Pro-Russian Hackers Breach Norwegian Dam Systems

The Norwegian authorities have confirmed, in a development that illustrates the escalation of cyber threats on Europe’s critical infrastructure, that pro-Russian hackers sabotaged a dam in April, affecting water flow for a short period of time. A remote control system linked to the dam’s valve was broken in by attackers, according to the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), which opened it for four hours after a remote attacker infiltrated the system. 

Officials say the incident was not dangerous to nearby communities, but it is part of a broader pattern of hostile cyber activity by Russia and its proxies since the invasion of Ukraine, according to officials. It has been reported that these intrusions are becoming increasingly used against Western nations as a means of spreading fear and unrest due to their increased involvement in cyber warfare. 

More than 70 incidents across Europe, ranging from cyberattacks, vandalism, arson, and attempted assassinations, have been documented by the Associated Press, which Western intelligence services have condemned as “reckless” and warned that these incidents are becoming increasingly violent. As of April 7, Norwegian authorities are now formally linking such an event to Russia, making it the first time such an attack was linked to Russia formally. 

During the intrusion, hackers gained con

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