Russian GRU unit: assassinations, global cyber sabotage, espionage connections revealed

TLDR:

• A secretive Russian military unit, Unit 29155, tied to assassinations in Europe, is now linked to global cyber sabotage and espionage.
• The unit is responsible for destructive wiper malware attacks, including WhisperGate in Ukraine.

A joint advisory from the US government and its allies has revealed that Unit 29155, part of the Russian GRU, is behind cyberespionage and sabotage operations worldwide. The unit has been connected to attempted assassinations in Europe and has expanded its activities to include offensive cyber operations. Blamed for destructive malware attacks like WhisperGate in Ukraine, the unit is also accused of conducting hacking operations against NATO targets, countries in Europe, Latin America, and Central Asia. Several Russian nationals linked to Unit 29155, including Amin Timovich Stigal, are wanted in connection with the cyber operations. The US Justice Department has issued charges against Stigal for a conspiracy to hack into and destroy computer systems and data. Organizations are urged to prioritize system updates and network security in light of these cyber threats.