The prosecutor told the Zurich District Court that malware attacks on Western companies can serve Russia’s broader strategy by causing unrest and targeted damage. He said the alleged mastermind had cooperated with the FSB and later died in Moscow after falling from a window, while no direct link between the defendant and Russian intelligence has been proven. #FSB #ZurichDistrictCourt
Keypoints
- The prosecutor linked attacks on Western companies to Russia’s strategic interests.
- He said cybercrime and state action can overlap in this case.
- The alleged mastermind reportedly cooperated with the FSB.
- The mastermind died in Moscow after falling from a window in February 2022.
- No direct evidence connects the accused developer to Russian intelligence.
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