Kommersant

Profile narrative

Kommersant is a Russian media organisation that publishes the Kommersant newspaper, a daily outlet focused on business, politics and economic news, and also operates Kommersant FM, a radio station that streams news and music programming online. The organisation delivers content through print, digital and broadcast channels, reaching audiences across Russia. Its reporting is known for covering market developments, corporate affairs and policy developments. The online stream of Kommersant FM was compromised in June 2022 when hackers replaced the broadcast with the Ukrainian national anthem and anti‑war songs. This incident highlighted the organisation’s presence in the digital media sphere and its vulnerability to cyber‑targeting.

Earlier in February 2022, a hacktivist group targeted Kommersant alongside other Russian state‑aligned media, defacing its website and launching denial‑of‑service attacks to post messages opposing the invasion of Ukraine. These attacks are part of a broader pattern of cyber operations directed at Russian media outlets during the conflict. The organisation’s dual presence in print and radio gives it a distinctive footprint in the Russian media landscape, allowing it to disseminate information through multiple formats. While specific figures on circulation or audience size are not provided in the source material, the repeated targeting of Kommersant in cyber incidents underscores its visibility and influence. The organisation remains headquartered in Russia, maintaining its operations amid a challenging media environment.

Incidents

2 incidents linked to this organisation.