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Norway Publicly Blames Russian Hackers for April Dam Sabotage
- On April 7, 2025, Russian hackers opened a flood gate at a dam in Bremanger, Norway, releasing 500 litres of water per second for four hours.
- Since the invasion of Ukraine, there have been more than seventy reported acts of disruption throughout Europe connected to Russia, intended to instill fear and create disorder.
- The director of Norway's Police Security Service has reported a rise in cyber activities linked to pro-Russian groups, posing a growing threat to the country's critical infrastructure.
- Gangaas said she disclosed the attribution publicly to warn citizens and try to prevent further attacks, noting no injuries occurred during this incident.
- Oslo officially attributed the sabotage to Russia, highlighting rising concerns over cyberattacks targeting Norway's vital hydropower energy infrastructure.
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