French Fury: Russia’s GRU Hackers Hit a Dozen Targets in Espionage Escapade
Russia’s GRU hackers, APT28, have been busy targeting French entities for “strategic intelligence.” Their tactics? Phishing, exploiting vulnerabilities, and exhibiting the kind of stealth that would make a ninja jealous. France, unimpressed, promised to thwart any further cyber shenanigans. Apparently, even espionage comes with a comedic twist.
Hot Take:
Looks like the GRU’s favorite French dish is an intelligence soufflé, and they’ve been raiding the kitchen! France is about as pleased as a Parisian waiter with a tourist asking for ketchup on their escargot. While Russia serves up a side of cyber-chaos, France is preparing to roast the GRU for their unwelcome culinary tour. Bon appétit, mon amis, in the world of international espionage!
Key Points:
- Russian hackers, specifically GRU group APT28, targeted at least 12 French entities over four years.
- The attacks aimed to gather strategic intelligence and destabilize society, including meddling in the 2017 French elections.
- APT28 employed phishing, vulnerability exploitation, and brute force attacks.
- French cybersecurity agency ANSSI highlighted that these attacks targeted government, defense, aerospace, and finance sectors.
- APT28’s operations rely on low-cost, outsourced infrastructure, complicating detection by security teams.
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