EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Agents: A Comedy of Errors in Espionage
The EU has sanctioned three Russians for their role in a 2020 cyber espionage attack on Estonia. As members of the notorious Unit 29155, they allegedly conducted intelligence operations and stole classified documents. These sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans. Unit 29155 has a history of destabilizing cyber and kinetic activities.
Hot Take:
Looks like Unit 29155 is making a name for itself in the world of cyber espionage. Who knew that being a cyber-villain could get you sanctioned and banned from all the best EU watering holes? Estonia’s sensitive documents were safer in a shredder! But hey, at least now they know who not to invite to their next EU summit.
Key Points:
- Three Russian nationals sanctioned by the EU for a 2020 cyber espionage operation against Estonia.
- Sanctioned individuals are members of the Russian GRU’s Unit 29155.
- Unit 29155 is linked to cyber-attacks and kinetic operations across Europe.
- Assets of the sanctioned individuals in EU countries are frozen, with a travel ban in place.
- The U.S. is offering up to $10 million for information on five members of Unit 29155.
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