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The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service has issued a warning about Russian cyber operations through its Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) Unit 29155.

Source: A statement from the Dutch Ministry of Defense, as reported by European Pravda.

Details: The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service noted that hackers from this Russian military intelligence service are focused on, among other things, obtaining information about and undermining Western aid to Ukraine. Their operations primarily target Western governments and critical infrastructure.

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“Together with our partners, we decided to expose the methods of this infamous Russian cyber unit. This way, everyone can see how they operate. Russ can arm itself against attacks and espionage. Not just governments, but manufacturers and suppliers of military equipment to Ukraine,” said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Bracklemans.

Rear Admiral Pieter Resnick, director of the Dutch military intelligence and security service, noted that the Netherlands has not yet fallen victim to the Russian unit’s cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

“But this is a risk that we must take into account quickly”, concluded Resnick.

“This actor has just launched cyber operations. They are targeting the logistics sector in countries that are supporting or contributing to Ukraine. And the Netherlands is a key transit country,” he said. added.

Background:

• As a result of a joint international operation, Estonian security police found that a military unit under Russian GRU command had been conducting cyber attacks against Ukraine as well as NATO and EU countries, including Estonia, since 2020.
• Last December, Estonia and nine other countries launched the Tallinn Mechanism to strengthen Cyber ​​support for Ukraine in the civilian arena.
• The Tallinn Mechanism works in parallel with the IT Coalition, which addresses Ukraine’s cyber issues in the military arena.

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