EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign
Summary
The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and companies linked to a long-running cyberespionage operation targeting European governments and critical infrastructure. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans aimed at those involved in cyberattacks on facilities such as power and heating plants.Key Facts
- The EU sanctioned nine people and four organizations connected to Russian cyber spying since 2010.
- Britain targeted 24 individuals and entities with sanctions for their roles in cyberattacks.
- The cyber spying has affected countries including France, Germany, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, and Finland.
- Germany and France responded by summoning Russian diplomats to discuss the cyber activities.
- The EU sanctions focus on Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and its control over cyber threat groups.
- One targeted individual, Yevgeny Bashev, runs a company called Impuls that supports GRU cyberattacks.
- Britain states that Russian intelligence uses hackers and cybercriminals to support military and foreign policy goals.
- The cyberattacks have included attempts to sabotage railway systems and heating plants in different European countries.
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