Affiliated media: BES.media , Online media

Incident date: June 14, 2023

Attack type:

• Identity theft / phishing / doxxing

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: BES.media

Location: Kazakhstan, Almaty, Almaty

Additional information:

Unknown persons created accounts in social networks using the logo of BES.media, a well-known media outlet in Kazakhstan. From the fake accounts, they began to leave provocative comments in several Telegram channels, aimed at inciting ethnic and racial discord, as well as insulting comments. The editorial board officially stated that it had nothing to do with these comments. «BES.media is an officially registered media outlet created by journalists. As a media outlet, we do not evaluate events, but record facts and provide our readers with the widest possible range of expert opinions on important issues. We express our personal opinions openly in public discussions and social networks. We do not hide behind fake accounts and always openly express our point of view», — the editorial board wrote.