Russian Judicial Database Cyberattack: BO Team Claims Responsibility Amidst Escalating Cyber Warfare in 2025

A major cyberattack has been reported on Russia's judicial database, 'Pravosudiye,' with the Ukrainian group BO Team claiming responsibility. This incident, part of an ongoing cyberwar between Russia and Ukraine, highlights the increasing threats to critical infrastructure. The attack, which occurred in 2024, led to disruptions in court operations, departmental email accounts, and official websites. Initial reports suggested that approximately 33% of the database, equivalent to 89 million records, was affected. However, the focus has shifted to the continued cyber activities in 2025, with hacktivist groups like BO Team increasingly employing ransomware and other sophisticated methods. In early 2025, BO Team conducted a ransomware attack on a Russian industrial manufacturer allegedly linked to the Ministry of Defense, encrypting over 1,000 hosts and 300TB of data. This event underscores a growing trend of hacktivist groups using cybercriminal tactics for ideological disruption. The Pravosudiye system, responsible for electronic document management in Russian courts, remains a vulnerable target, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.