The article discusses recent accusations by the French government against a hacking group connected to Russian military intelligence, known as APT28 or Fancy Bear. This group allegedly carried out cyberattacks over a three-year span, compromising entities such as those involved in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The report by France's cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, emphasizes the group's goal of intelligence gathering, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The article also highlights France's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its concerns regarding national security amid Russian aggression.
The French Foreign Ministry stated that the hacking incidents were orchestrated by the Russian military intelligence agency GRU, targeting critical national and Olympic-related entities.
According to ANSSI's report, the cyberattacks aimed to collect intelligence amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, impacting various sectors and organizations in France.
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