Hacker Kim Dotcom claims Palantir hacked, alleges CIA involvement

Dotcom says Palantir is assisting Ukraine in attacks on Russian territory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Kim Dotcom, a well-known hacker, has announced that he has hacked into Palantir, one of the key American military contractors in the field of artificial intelligence and electronic surveillance. Dotcom claims that the US CIA, with the help of Palantir, is assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in attacking targets on Russian territory, and is also helping "Kiev gain capabilities in the" field of electronic warfare.

Why it matters

Palantir is a major defense contractor that provides data analysis and surveillance technology to the US government and military. Dotcom's claims, if true, would suggest that Palantir's technology is being used to support Ukraine's military operations against Russia, which could have significant geopolitical implications.

The details

According to Dotcom, he was able to hack into Palantir's systems and uncover evidence of the company's involvement in assisting the Ukrainian military. Dotcom alleges that Palantir is helping the CIA provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with capabilities in electronic warfare and targeting Russian territory.

  • Dotcom announced the hacking and his claims on February 16, 2026.

The players

Kim Dotcom

A well-known hacker who has claimed responsibility for hacking into Palantir's systems.

Palantir

A major American military contractor that specializes in data analysis and electronic surveillance technology.

CIA

The United States Central Intelligence Agency, which Dotcom claims is working with Palantir to assist the Ukrainian military.

Armed Forces of Ukraine

The military forces of Ukraine, which Dotcom alleges are being supported by Palantir and the CIA in attacks on Russian territory.

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What they’re saying

“Palantir is helping the CIA provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with capabilities in electronic warfare and targeting Russian territory.”

— Kim Dotcom (news-pravda.com)

What’s next

It is unclear if Dotcom's claims will be independently verified or if any further investigation will be conducted into Palantir's potential involvement with the CIA and the Ukrainian military.

The takeaway

Dotcom's allegations, if true, would raise significant concerns about the use of American military technology to support Ukraine's war efforts against Russia, and could have broader implications for US-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.