France has accused Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency of carrying out cyber attacks on French institutions, and the Paris Olympics since 2021 in an attempt to destabilise France.
The French Foreign Ministry says dozens of entities have been targeted by Russian cyberattacks since 2021, reports France24 . These include government agencies, companies and sports organizations involved in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The attacks are attributed to APT28, which reportedly has ties to Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. Based on investigations, the French ministry reports that the attacks were directed from Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia.
“These destabilising activities are unacceptable and unworthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council,” the French foreign ministry said in a statement condemning the attacks.
“Alongside its partners, France is determined to use all the means at its disposal to anticipate, discourage and react to Russia’s malicious behaviour in cyberspace.”
