UK Uncovers Russian Cyber Scheme Aimed at Undermining Ukraine Support

Thu Jul 10 2025 06:41:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
UK Uncovers Russian Cyber Scheme Aimed at Undermining Ukraine Support

The UK reveals a coordinated Russian cyber operation targeting organizations providing aid to Ukraine, highlighting escalating digital threats in the conflict.


In a recent revelation, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), alongside collaborations with the US, Germany, and France, has unveiled a concerted cyber campaign attributed to a Russian military unit. The operation has been in effect since 2022, targeting both public and private entities engaged in supplying critical services—including defense and logistical support—necessary for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. Ten NATO countries and Australia have reported that Russian operatives utilized various hacking techniques to infiltrate networks, highlighting alarming vulnerabilities in systems related to aid delivery.

Among the identified targets were thousands of internet-connected surveillance cameras positioned at strategic locations such as Ukrainian borders and military facilities. The hackers reportedly accessed around 10,000 cameras, utilizing them to monitor the flow of aid materials into Ukraine; some of these included municipal traffic cameras. The Russian military group implicated, known as GRU Unit 26165 or informally as Fancy Bear, has a notorious history, including earlier breaches of the World Anti-Doping Agency and involvement in the 2016 cyber intrusions targeting the US Democratic National Committee.

Paul Chichester, the NCSC's Director of Operations, emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting the serious risks posed to organizations involved in humanitarian efforts. He urged those targeted to review threat mitigation strategies outlined in their advisory to strengthen their defenses against such cyber threats.

This significant development emphasizes the growing intersection of cyber warfare and conventional conflict, as nations grapple with the complexities of safeguarding digital infrastructure during times of crisis.

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