The German government has formally summoned the Russian ambassador following the attribution of a significant cyberattack and coordinated disinformation campaign to Russian actors.
This development comes amid heightened concerns regarding interference in Germany’s political processes and critical infrastructure. According to official statements, the cyberattack in question targeted the German Air Traffic Control (Deutsche Flugsicherung, DFS) in August 2024. Investigations have now conclusively linked the incident to the group known as APT28, also referred to as “Fancy Bear,” which is believed to operate under the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU.
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Source: The Munich Eye News
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