Sandworm / GRU Unit 74455
playerDarknet & Cyber
The most destructive state hacking unit on record has knocked out power grids and cut off phone service for millions.
Who they are
Sandworm, also known as GRU Unit 74455 — a Russian military cyber-warfare group.
What they do
The engine calls it the most destructive documented state cyber unit.
How it works
It caused over $10B in global damage with the NotPetya attack, shut down Ukraine's power grid in 2015 and 2016, and in December 2023 destroyed the Kyivstar telecom, cutting service for 24 million Ukrainians.
Why it matters
It shows how a government cyber unit can inflict physical, real-world harm at massive scale.
The engine's record — word for word
Heavy cyber warfare. $10B+ NotPetya global damage. 2015/2016 Ukrainian power grid shutdowns. Dec 2023: destroyed Kyivstar telecom (24M Ukrainians). The most destructive state cyber unit documented.
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