5 Russian GRU Officers, 1 Civilian Charged: Conspiring to Hack Ukrainian Gov't
The U.S. Department of Justice charged five Russian GRU officers and one civilian for hacking Ukrainian government systems, using malware to disrupt operations and instill fear, as part of Operation Toy Soldier.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged five Russian officers from the GRU and one civilian for conspiring to hack Ukrainian government systems prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The indictment, unsealed in Maryland, alleges that the defendants engaged in cyber attacks aimed at undermining Ukrainian government operations and sowing fear among its citizens. The GRU officers, part of Unit 29155, are accused of using malware known as "WhisperGate" to destroy computer systems and exfiltrate sensitive data from various Ukrainian ministries. The attacks also targeted NATO countries that supported Ukraine. The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the defendants' locations or their cyber activities. This indictment is part of a broader international effort, dubbed Operation Toy Soldier, to combat cyber threats from the GRU. The FBI, along with international partners, is actively investigating these cyber intrusions, which pose significant risks to national security.
- Five Russian GRU officers and one civilian charged with hacking Ukrainian government systems.
- The cyber attacks aimed to disrupt operations and instill fear among Ukrainian citizens.
- The malware used, "WhisperGate," was designed to destroy targeted computer systems.
- The U.S. State Department offers a reward for information on the defendants.
- The indictment is part of Operation Toy Soldier, targeting malicious cyber activities by the GRU.
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1 commentsIs it common to charge military employees?
I kinda assumed that if you went to war against another country after the war was over you couldn't say arrest a sniper for their kills. Like even during the war, you can capture people but you can't give them a life sentence for killing somebody no?
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