Pro-Russian hackers continue to exploit cyberspace for subversive activities and to exert pressure on countries that support Ukraine.
According to information published by Copenhagen Post, several Danish municipal websites suffered massive cyberattacks in December. The attacks targeted websites in cities such as Aarhus, Vejle, Esbjerg, Dragør, and Frederiksberg. These actions led to prolonged downtime of online resources, making it impossible for citizens to access essential services. Investigations revealed that these attacks were carried out by pro-Russian hacker groups previously implicated in similar incidents in other European countries.
The cyberattacks on Denmark’s municipalities are directly linked to the country’s political support for Ukraine. Denmark actively provides Ukraine with weapons, financial aid, and humanitarian support. Pro-Russian groups use cyberattacks as a means of coercion, attempting to destabilize the internal situation in European countries and provoke public dissatisfaction. Hackers deliberately target symbolic entities connected to Denmark’s support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
In addition to causing direct damage to municipal structures, the attacks aim to undermine trust in the government’s ability to ensure cybersecurity. Blocking access to websites has complicated the provision of social services and raised concerns among citizens. The Danish government has already announced measures to strengthen security and involve international partners in combating cyber threats.
Russia uses hacker groups as a tool of asymmetric warfare, enabling attacks on critical infrastructure without direct military intervention.
Previously, the Danish Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) revised its assessment of the threat level posed by destructive Russian cyberattacks on Denmark, raising it from “low” to “medium.”
