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The Independent
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack
A previously unknown Russian hacker group with suspected ties to the Kremlin was responsible for a cyberattack last year on the Dutch police and has also targeted other Western nations that deliver military support to Ukraine, intelligence agencies announced Tuesday. The agencies said in a report that the group, which they called Laundry Bear, is actively trying to steal sensitive data from European Union and NATO countries and is 'extremely likely Russian state supported.' 'Laundry Bear is after information about the purchase and production of military equipment by Western governments and Western deliveries of weapons to Ukraine,' Vice Adm. Peter Reesink, director of the military intelligence agency MIVD, said in a statement. There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the report. The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine's war effort since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and has given military equipment, including F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. The Russian hackers broke into a police account and accessed work-related contact details of all Dutch police officers in September last year, in a cyberattack that sent shockwaves through the force. The Dutch intelligence agencies published a detailed analysis of methods used by the hacker group to break into computer networks and cloud services. Erik Akerboom, chief of the domestic intelligence agency AIVD, said that outlining the group's work means that 'not only governments, but also manufacturers, suppliers and other targets can arm themselves against this form of espionage. This limits Laundry Bear's chances of success and digital networks can be better protected.' The attack discovered in the Netherlands is one of a growing number around the world. Last week, the U.S. National Security Agency said that hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine. And last month, the French government accused a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks over three years, targeting the Paris Olympics, French government agencies and companies.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A previously unknown Russian hacker group with suspected ties to the Kremlin was responsible for a cyberattack last year on the Dutch police and has also targeted other Western nations that deliver military support to Ukraine, intelligence agencies announced Tuesday. The agencies said in a report that the group, which they called Laundry Bear, is actively trying to steal sensitive data from European Union and NATO countries and is 'extremely likely Russian state supported.' 'Laundry Bear is after information about the purchase and production of military equipment by Western governments and Western deliveries of weapons to Ukraine,' Vice Adm. Peter Reesink, director of the military intelligence agency MIVD, said in a statement. There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the report. The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine's war effort since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and has given military equipment, including F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. The Russian hackers broke into a police account and accessed work-related contact details of all Dutch police officers in September last year, in a cyberattack that sent shockwaves through the force. The Dutch intelligence agencies published a detailed analysis of methods used by the hacker group to break into computer networks and cloud services. Erik Akerboom, chief of the domestic intelligence agency AIVD, said that outlining the group's work means that 'not only governments, but also manufacturers, suppliers and other targets can arm themselves against this form of espionage. This limits Laundry Bear's chances of success and digital networks can be better protected.' The attack discovered in the Netherlands is one of a growing number around the world. Last week, the U.S. National Security Agency said that hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine. And last month, the French government accused a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks over three years, targeting the Paris Olympics, French government agencies and companies.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Polish PM Tusk blames Russian hackers for cyberattacks ahead of presidential election
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Russian hackers targeted websites of parties in his ruling coalition just two days before the country's presidential election, AP reported on May 16. Tusk said the cyberattacks hit the website of his Civic Platform party, as well as those of its coalition partners, the Left and the Polish People's Party (PSL). "Two days before the elections, a group of Russian hackers operating on Telegram attacked the websites of the Civic Platform," Tusk wrote on the social platform X. "Our services are conducting intensive operations. The attack is still on." The frontrunner in Sunday's vote is Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, a senior member of Civic Platform. Polish authorities are also investigating paid political ads on Facebook that a state research institute flagged as possible election interference. The National Research and Academic Computer Network, known by its Polish acronym NASK, said it reported the misleading ads to Meta, which owns Facebook, and that the ads were removed. "Ad accounts involved in the campaign have spent more on political content than any election committee in the past seven days," NASK said in a statement on May 14, claiming that actions were "intended to ostensibly support one of the candidates and discredit others." Poland has faced a surge in cyberattacks in recent years. In late 2024, officials reported up to 1,000 daily cyber incidents believed to be carried out by Russian and Belarusian actors. Authorities have linked the attacks to Poland's support for Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale invasion. In September 2024, the Polish government accused Russia and Belarus of extorting information, blackmailing individuals and institutions, and waging "de facto cyberwar." Russian hybrid operations in Europe are becoming more frequent and aggressive, especially since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the EBU Investigative Journalism Network in January, citing 20 government, military, and intelligence officials from 10 countries. Ukraine and Europe in March signed a memorandum of understanding to support joint research, innovation, and EU-funded projects in cross-border cybersecurity projects. Read also: France accuses Russia of escalating cyberattacks since 2021, charges GRU's 'Fancy Bear' unit We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Washington Post
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites before election
WARSAW, Poland — Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Russian hackers attacked the websites of parties in his ruling coalition on Friday, two days before a presidential election. The frontrunner in Sunday's election is a high-ranking member of Tusk's Civic Platform party, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. 'Two days before the elections, a group of Russian hackers operating on Telegram attacked the websites of the Civic Platform,' Tusk wrote on X on Friday afternoon.
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites before election
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Russian hackers attacked the websites of parties in his ruling coalition on Friday, two days before a presidential election. The frontrunner in Sunday's election is a high-ranking member of Tusk's Civic Platform party, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. 'Two days before the elections, a group of Russian hackers operating on Telegram attacked the websites of the Civic Platform,' Tusk wrote on X on Friday afternoon. Tusk said that the websites of other parties in his governing coalition, the Left and the Polish People's Party (PSL), were also targeted. 'The services are conducting intensive actions in this matter. The attack is ongoing,' he said. Polish authorities were also investigating paid political advertisements on Facebook that a Polish state research institute, NASK, identified as possible electoral interference. NASK is the Polish acronym for National Research and Academic Computer Network. The institute said that it reported the misinformation to Meta, which owns Facebook, and that the ads were removed. 'Ad accounts involved in the campaign have spent more on political content than any election committee in the past seven days,' NASK said Wednesday. 'The actions were intended to ostensibly support one of the candidates and discredit others.' Already in late 2024, Polish authorities had reported up to 1,000 Russian and Belarusian cyberattacks a day targeting government institutions and agencies, and have linked them to the country's support for neighboring Ukraine in its three-year war against Russia's invasion.
