A cyber group connected to Russian military intelligence that it claims has launched attacks in Ukraine and NATO member nations was the target of a warning issued by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency on Monday.
“The cyberattacks are used for espionage and sabotage,” the BfV agency said in a statement on X, in a warning issued alongside the FBI and other US security agencies.
“Since the beginning of 2022, the actor’s primary intention appears to be to spy on and disrupt aid to Ukraine,” it added.
According to the BfV, the cyber organization UNC2589, also referred to as Cadet Blizzard or Ember Bear, is associated with Russian military intelligence unit 29155.
Notably, it was in charge of the cyberattack known as “WhisperGate,” which attacked the Ukrainian government in January 2022, a month prior to Moscow’s invasion of that country.
Five Russian military officers were indicted by the US last week in connection with “WhisperGate.”
“The actor is also believed to have attacked networks in NATO member states in Europe and North America,” the BfV said.
“Known targets include critical infrastructure as well as government agencies and companies in the financial, transport, energy, and healthcare sectors.”
NATO allies, including Germany, which is Kyiv’s second-largest military ally after the US, have been on high alert for possible Russian cyberattacks.
Berlin said in May that ATP28, an organization connected to Russian military intelligence, was pursuing Social Democratic Party members in Berlin.
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