Pro-Russian Cyber Criminals Seek to Make Hacktivism Fun
BloombergFriday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00:12 PM
A new wave of pro-Russian cybercriminals is trying to rebrand hacking as something edgy and entertaining, luring recruits with the promise of "fun" rather than just ideology or profit. These groups are using memes, gamified challenges, and even humor to attract younger, less experienced participants—turning serious cyberattacks into what feels like an online game.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another hacking story—it’s about how cyber threats are evolving. By making attacks seem like a game, these groups lower the barrier to entry, potentially swelling their ranks with amateurs who might not fully grasp the real-world consequences. For businesses and governments, it means more unpredictable threats. For the rest of us? It’s a reminder that the internet’s wild west just got a new, dangerous kind of playground.
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