ZeroFox Intelligence Flash Report - Dark Web Actors Seek to Avoid Russian Military Conscription

Product Serial: F-2024-09-24a

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In this Flash Report, ZeroFox researchers report on a recent discussion that took place in a dark web forum, surrounding the providing of illicit services intended to enable the avoiding of Russian military conscription.

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Key Findings

On September 18, 2024, well-regarded actor “Monashka” posted in the Russian-speaking dark web community Rutor, bringing attention to the launch of a government web portal designed to overhaul the method by which military draft notices are served to Russian citizens.
The post prompted discussion from several other actors centered around potential deep and dark web (DDW) services offering different methods of avoiding conscription in Russia.
Since the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, ZeroFox has observed numerous discussions in DDW forums involving actors seeking ways to avoid being drafted.
As the war continues and eligibility requirements widen, it is likely that an array of DDW services will emerge to meet the growing demand from those seeking to avoid military service.