The hackers reportedly used spear-phishing techniques to steal information from a significant number of parliamentarians from multiple political parties.
The UK government has accused Russia's Federal Security Services (FSB) of conducting a sustained cyber-espionage campaign against high-profile politicians, civil servants, journalists, and charities in the UK since 2015.
The UK has identified a unit within the FSB, known as Centre 18, and a group called Star Blizzard as being responsible for these operations.
The UK has taken diplomatic action in response to these cyber-attacks. The Russian ambassador has been summoned and sanctions have been imposed on two individuals, one of whom is a serving FSB officer.
The UK government has accused Russia's Federal Security Services (FSB) of conducting a sustained cyber-espionage campaign against high-profile politicians, civil servants, journalists, and charities in the UK. The cyber-attacks, which have been ongoing since 2015, were reportedly aimed at meddling in British politics. The UK has identified a unit within the FSB, known as Centre 18, and a group called Star Blizzard as being responsible for these operations.
The hackers reportedly used spear-phishing techniques to steal information from a significant number of parliamentarians from multiple political parties. In some instances, the attacks resulted in leaked documents. However, attempts to interfere with UK politics and democracy have not been successful, according to the UK government.
The UK has taken diplomatic action in response to these cyber-attacks. The Russian ambassador has been summoned and sanctions have been imposed on two individuals, one of whom is a serving FSB officer. The US is also expected to take action against the group.
The UK government's confirmation of these cyber-attacks is considered the strongest evidence yet of Russia's systemic attempts to interfere in the UK's democratic processes. The hackers are said to engage in thorough research and impersonate contacts to deliver malicious links. Despite these allegations, Russia has denied involvement in such activities.
The UK has identified a unit within the FSB called Centre 18, as well as a group called Star Blizzard, as being responsible for the cyber espionage operations.
While some attacks resulted in leaked documents, attempts to interfere with UK politics and democracy have not been successful.
A cyber influence campaign by a group called Star Blizzard, believed to be a subordinate of the FSB, has selectively leaked and amplified information since 2015.
The group used spear-phishing to steal information from a significant number of parliamentarians from multiple political parties.