Pro-Russia Hackers Target US Critical Infrastructure in New Wave

Hacktivists exploit weak passwords to breach US infrastructure in energy, water, and food sectors, causing shutdowns and costly recoveries.

By Content Team

Dec 28, 2025

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Pro-Russia hacktivist groups are exploiting weak passwords and exposed connections to breach US critical infrastructure systems in water treatment, food production, and energy sectors. CISA, FBI, and NSA report that groups like Cyber Army of Russia Reborn and NoName057(16) use basic hacking tools to access internet-facing control systems.

While less sophisticated than state-sponsored attacks, these intrusions have caused physical impacts including temporary system shutdowns and costly manual recoveries. The hackers alter system parameters, disable alarms, and restart devices primarily for online publicity rather than strategic advantage.

Federal agencies urge operators to reduce internet exposure, implement multi-factor authentication, and maintain manual operation contingency plans.

Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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