Russian GRU Unit 29155 Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage & Espionage Operations

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Russian GRU Unit 29155 Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage & Espionage Operations - 1d

A secretive Russian military intelligence unit, Unit 29155 of the GRU, has been linked to destructive wiper malware attacks in Ukraine and other global cyber sabotage operations. This unit, previously connected to assassinations and destabilization efforts in Europe, is now also implicated in cyberattacks aimed at critical infrastructure. This highlights the increasing involvement of state-sponsored actors in cyber warfare and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across all sectors.

References:

@agreenberg - Intelligence agencies and the FBI/DOJ have revealed that unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU—a unit responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—is now engaged in brazen hacking operations with targets across the world, including in Ukraine and the US. - 8d
www.wired.com - Intelligence agencies and the FBI/DOJ have revealed that unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU—a unit responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—is now engaged in brazen hacking operations with targets across the world, including in Ukraine and the US. - 8d
securityaffairs.com - Russia-linked GRU Unit 29155 targeted critical infrastructure globally - 7d
www.cisa.gov - Joint advisory related to the GRU activities - 7d
www.cisa.gov - Advisory on Russian GRU Unit 29155 activities - 7d
socprime.com - russia-Affiliated Military Intelligence Division Targets Critical Infrastructure Globally - 4d
techcrunch.com - US charges five Russian military hackers with targeting Ukraine’s government with destructive malware - 4d

Classification:

Target: Multiple
Attacker: GRU
Type: Hack
Severity: Major

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Russian GRU Unit 29155 Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage & Espionage Operations - 1d