Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondentDecember 18, 2025 at 08:19 PM

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Denmark has accused Russia of orchestrating two cyber-attacks: one targeting a Danish water utility in December 2024 and another involving DDoS attacks on Danish websites before the November municipal elections. The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) attributes the attacks to pro-Russian groups, Z-Pentest and NoName057(16), with links to the Russian state, claiming they are instruments in Russia's hybrid war against the West. The aim was to create insecurity and undermine support for Ukraine, using the elections as a platform to attract public attention. While the attacks caused limited damage, Denmark's defense minister condemned them as unacceptable, and the Russian ambassador will be summoned.

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Thomas Ahrenkiel 50% Troels Lund Poulsen 50% Z-Pentest 60% NoName057(16) 60% Denmark ×680% Russia ×580%

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cyber-attacks 100% russia 90% hybrid war 80% denmark 70% ddos attacks 60% influence campaign 50% cybersecurity 50% water utility 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Denmark

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