The hacker group APT73 has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs' voter database website, elections.mia.gov.am. According to the announcement, the attackers targeted citizens' personal information, including names, dates of birth, and registration addresses. Information regarding the attack was circulated on June 2 on Breach House, a platform that monitors data leaks, just ahead of the parliamentary elections.
Cybersecurity experts note that APT73 may be linked to the "Wolves of Turan" group. It is speculated that these groups may exchange data or collaborate during ransomware attacks, where perpetrators encrypt resources and demand payment for their release.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has officially denied these claims. The ministry stated that the police have not recorded any incidents of website disruption or data leakage. Breach House, for its part, clarified that it has merely recorded the hackers' announcement, and the validity of the attack has not yet been confirmed. Such data monitoring platforms typically aggregate information from hacking forums and Telegram channels to warn organizations about potential threats.
Such announcements by hacker groups often serve not only to steal actual data but also to create tension through disinformation. Spreading such news, especially during electoral processes, can directly impact public trust.
It is important to understand that the security of government websites is constantly at risk of such attacks. At present, the available facts do not provide a basis to confirm that the website has been compromised, but monitoring the further development of events will help determine whether this was a targeted strike or merely another threat.
