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UNCOVERED: Fancy bear | History Defined

Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school teaching hacking and election meddling

Exclusive: Documents obtained by journalists show the role of ‘Department 4’ within a Moscow University in training operatives for the military

The Guardian - UK · May 7

NSA Warning: Attackers Targeting Home Networks—Why You Should Reboot Your Internet Router Now

NSA issues urgent warning on home network attacks, advising router reboots, password changes, and firmware updates to prevent breaches.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

UK Internet Users Targeted by Russian Military Hackers in Widespread Attack: Is Your Home Router Safe?

UK households face a severe cyber threat as Russian military hackers hijack home routers to steal sensitive data. The NCSC has linked the widespread campaign to APT28, also known as Fancy Bear. Learn how to secure your Wi-Fi and protect your family from state-sponsored DNS hijacking.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

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

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.

Euronews · Apr 8

Russian hackers target European firms with new spear-phishing cyberattacks

APT28 resurfaces once again, targeting Western organizations with spear-phishing lures.

TechRadar · Feb 24

GPS jamming, spy assassinations and drone incursions: Russia’s ever-growing attempts to destabilise Nato

IN DEPTH: Moscow’s breach of Russian airspace has left the military alliance on high alert. Experts tell Steffie Banatvala that it is the latest in a series of incidents that are testing the West’s resolve

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Russian military hackers 'Fancy Bear' target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, NSA report says

The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.

Euronews · May 23, 2025

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Russian GRU cracks open logistic companies to spy on Ukranian military aid

Fancy Bear has been targeting logistics companies since 2022

TechRadar · May 22, 2025

The Art of the Deal? Bitcoin fraudster tied to 2016 hacking of Democrats is Russian released in exchange for U.S teacher

Alexander Vinnik, 42, a Russian citizen, was charged in a 21-count superseding indictment in January 2017

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Microsoft says Russian hackers are exploiting an ancient printer security flaw

A patch has been around for almost two years but it hasn't stoped Fancy Bear from abusing the flaw, Microsoft warns.

TechRadar · Apr 23, 2024

Russian military botnet discovered on 1000+ compromised routers — FBI deactivated Moobot by taking control of impacted routers

A GRU botnet using Moobot was installed on unsecured routers (including those belonging to many homes and small businesses) with default admin passwords.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 16, 2024

US crimefighters shut down botnet used by Russian Fancy Bear hackers

DoJ expels Fancy Bear out of hundreds of routers which were used for attacks against Ukraine.

TechRadar · Feb 16, 2024

Fancy Bear Goes Phishing by Scott J Shapiro – hacking for beginners

A fascinating history of cybercrime, from teenage pioneers to international bot armies

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023

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