Euronews • April 8, 2026 14:48

Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals

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An international investigation revealed how Russia’s GRU cyber unit, known as "Fancy Bear," managed to steal sensitive information from governments and the military using badly protected routers.

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Wed 08:05 - n-tv Politik

Thousands of devices attacked: The Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of Russian cyber attacks on Internet routers

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Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals

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Thousands of devices attacked: The Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of Russian cyber attacks on Internet routers

Eine russische Hackergruppe hat laut dem Verfassungsschutz Internet-Router infiltriert. Ziel sei unter anderem gewesen, an militärische Informationen zu kommen. Die deutschen Sicherheitsbehörden machen die Gruppe bereits für zahlreiche Cyberangriffe verantwortlich, …