U.S. disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
The Hindu·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
The U.S. Justice Department disrupted a DNS hijacking network controlled by Russia's GRU Military Unit 26165 on April 7, 2026. The operation was court-authorized. The GRU used compromised routers worldwide to conduct espionage against military, government, and critical infrastructure targets. FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman stated the threat's scale necessitated action beyond warnings.
Key Entities
U.S. Justice DepartmentRussia GRUMilitary Unit 26165FBI Cyber DivisionBrett LeathermanDNS hijackingApril 7, 2026