UK exposes Russian hacking unit targeting air traffic systems and Western defences

Binary code displayed on a laptop screen and binary code displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Hackers have been infiltrating Western logistics since the start of 2022 (Picture: NurPhoto)

Britain and its allies has exposed a major Russian state-sponsored cyber campaign going as far as the beginning of 2022.

The military intelligence service (GRU) have been targeting anything and everything to do with getting support to Ukraine – from tech and logistics firms to airports and air traffic control, and cameras.

Basically, if it moves – and assists Ukraine in the war – the Kremlin is on to it.

Paul Chichester, from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said: ‘This malicious campaign by Russia’s military intelligence service presents a serious risk to targeted organisations, including those involved in the delivery of assistance to Ukraine.’

His warning came in a joint statement with other Nato members, all urging organisations to secure their systems.

He added: ‘We strongly encourage organisations to familiarise themselves with the threat and mitigation advice included in the advisory to help defend their networks.’

The US, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France and the Netherlands have all reported interference.

GRU Unit 26165 has been identified as the culprit in a joint report released by the UK and its allies.

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