# Russia-Sympathetic Hackers Are Targeting Utilities and Factories

https://mins.news/en/item/118279

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-28 00:05 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-10-27/russia-linked-hackers-are-turning-cyberattacks-into-a-physical-threat?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae13c4f53aa080001e53428

> Cyberattacks causing physical damage are increasing in NATO countries, and the hackers behind them do not always understand what their actions may do.

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