Critical Infrastructure Security Ukrainians reportedly manipulate Russian fuel maps through coordinated online participation July 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff Tech Radar reports that a coordinated online campaign has encouraged users to alter fuel station information on digital maps across Russia, creating confusion among drivers. The activity involves changing station statuses by marking locations with available fuel as empty or showing closed stations as operational. Supporters of the campaign claim the effort is designed to disrupt travel decisions, increase uncertainty, and create additional pressure around fuel availability. The campaign reportedly centers around a website known as "GdeBenz," which has attracted over one million visitors. Participants are encouraged to use VPN services to contribute altered information from outside locations. This crowd-sourced manipulation differs from conventional cyber operations by altering publicly visible data rather than attacking infrastructure directly. By changing fuel station statuses, the campaign aims to influence driver decisions, potentially leading to unnecessary journeys and increased fuel consumption. The incident highlights how digital platforms used for everyday tasks can become vulnerable to manipulation during geopolitical tensions, with information accuracy playing a crucial role in influencing public behavior and creating uncertainty. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Critical Infrastructure Security Rep. Rick Larsen: Bipartisan infrastructure key to safer transportation SC Staff July 13, 2026 Lawmaker says bipartisan infrastructure investment is essential to modernize U.S. transportation. Supply chain OpenMandriva Linux project reportedly targeted in attempted sabotage after contributor dispute SC Staff July 10, 2026 The incident occurred after a contributor's abusive behavior reportedly led to some members leaving the project. Supply chain Injective Labs SDK npm package compromised to steal cryptocurrency keys SC Staff July 10, 2026 The supply-chain attack was detected by application security companies Socket, Ox Security, and StepSecurity via version 1.20.21 of the @injectivelabs/sdk-ts npm package, which has 50,000 weekly downloads. Related Events Cybercast From code to cloud: Stopping attacks in the software supply chain On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Backbone: Strategies to Counter Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure in the Public Sector On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds