Ukraine's IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries

The Ukrainian IT Army, initially focused on disrupting Russian banks, has shifted its efforts to target Russian military operations, aiding drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Led by a spokesperson known as Ted, the IT Army has evolved to engage a decentralized volunteer hacker army in cyber warfare against Russia. Through Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, the group disrupts Russian operations, particularly targeting internet providers to hinder military communications. The IT Army's innovative approach has democratized cyber warfare, providing tools and resources for volunteers to engage in cyber warfare on Ukraine's behalf. Despite facing challenges with funding and social media restrictions, the IT Army continues to scale its impact, aiming to support Ukraine's battlefield objectives. The group's actions have drawn attention from Russian officials, who view them as a significant threat to Russia's information infrastructure. As Ukraine's hacker army collaborates with intelligence services to disrupt Russian operations, they aim to play a crucial role in supporting Ukrainian drone attacks and impacting Russia's military capabilities.