MVID warns against the activities of the Russian so-called Units 29155 – known for, among others, sabotage activities and killings of opponents The Kremlinsuch as former spy Sergei Skripal. The unit is also credited with attempting a coup in Montenegro and the murder of a Bulgarian arms dealer. The group is also involved in carrying out cyberattacks.
Netherlands. Services warn against Russian unit. How it works revealed
– Together with our partners, we decided reveal methods of operation this notorious Russian cyber unit, said the Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, quoted by “De Telegraaf”.
According to Dutch services the unit wants to know the movements Western troops and have insight into arms supplies to Ukraine. Its operations can also be geared towards supporting physical sabotage, something it is known for.
Russian Cyberattacks: “Focused on Logistics Sector”
This type cyberataki are an increasing threat to critical infrastructuresuch as power grids, payment systems Whether communication. According to the vice admiral Petera Reesinkadirector of MIVD, Netherlands must reckon with the Russian group.
– They focus on the logistics sector in countries that provide aid to Ukraine or play some role in it. And the Netherlands is an important transit country, he noted.
Source: “The Telegraph”