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# Russian Defense Research Institute VNIIR-M Allegedly Breached, 116GB Listed For Sale
- URL: https://darkwebinformer.com/russian-defense-research-institute-vniir-m-allegedly-breached-116gb-listed-for-sale/
- Published: 2026-06-17T18:00:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-17T18:01:07.000Z
- Author: Dark Web Informer
- Tags: Data Breaches

Breach Report ![Russia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ru.png)Russia Defense 

## Russian Defense Research Institute VNIIR-M Allegedly Breached, 116GB Listed For Sale

A threat actor using the alias **Rhodes** is advertising the sale of a claimed **116GB dataset of around 125,000 files** said to be stolen from **VNIIR-M**, described in the listing as a Russian scientific research institute focused on radio communications and electronic defense and involved in defense-related R&D. According to the post, the data allegedly spans military research and development activity, invoices and contracts, organizational and leadership structures, commercial details on partners, component sourcing and supply-chain records, an inventory of components used in Russian military systems, and projects involving weapon-system integration. The actor is offering it from **$60,000 (non-exclusive) to $100,000 (exclusive)** alongside a free sample teaser. The dataset's authenticity and scope are **unverified**.

Severity CRITICAL 

Data\~116 GB

Price$60k to $100k

Country![Russia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ru.png)Russia

ActorRhodes

### ▣Post details

TargetVNIIR-M, defense research institute

Country![Russia flag](https://flagcdn.com/w40/ru.png)Russia

SectorDefense / Military R&D

Claim\~116GB / 125k files for sale

DataR&D, contracts, component records

Sample\~10GB free teaser offered

ObservedJun 17, 2026

Price$60k non-excl / $100k excl

### !Allegedly included

- \~125,000 files (\~116 GB)
- Military R&D activities
- Invoices & contracts
- Org & leadership structures
- Partner commercial contacts
- Component sourcing & supply chain
- Inventory of military-system components
- Weapon-system integration projects

### ◱Screenshots

[ ![VNIIR-M Russia alleged leak Screenshot 1](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/16/6b16ac9c-cd67-432f-b0f3-bbec941084ff/content/images/size/w1304/format/webp/2026/06/923785237894879213487692534876235.png) Screenshot 1 Redacted preview ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/16/6b16ac9c-cd67-432f-b0f3-bbec941084ff/content/images/size/w1304/format/webp/2026/06/923785237894879213487692534876235.png) [ ![VNIIR-M Russia alleged leak Screenshot 2](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/16/6b16ac9c-cd67-432f-b0f3-bbec941084ff/content/images/size/w1304/format/webp/2026/06/923785237894879213487692534876236.png) Screenshot 2 Redacted preview ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/16/6b16ac9c-cd67-432f-b0f3-bbec941084ff/content/images/size/w1304/format/webp/2026/06/923785237894879213487692534876236.png) 

### ⚠Potential impact

This sits in the critical tier because the listing allegedly involves internal data from a **Russian defense research institute**, including records tied to military components and weapon-system integration work. If authentic, exposure of contracts, sourcing, supply-chain and partner information could reveal procurement relationships and dependencies, expose named partner companies and individuals to targeting, and create espionage and operational-security risk for the institute. Internal organizational and leadership documents add further counterintelligence exposure. No technical specifications, component designs, sample files, seller contact details, or purchase information are reproduced here. Authenticity and scope are unverified.

### iStatus

Unverified 

A free sample, proof screenshots, and a sale listing were posted to an underground forum; the sample files, technical content, seller contact details, and purchase information are **not** reproduced here. The claim has **not been independently confirmed** and VNIIR-M has not publicly addressed it.

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