Azerbaijani officials attributed a cyberattack on local media outlets to the Russian state-sponsored hacker group APT29, motivated by recent geopolitical tensions following the closure of the Russian House cultural center in Baku. The attack aimed to disrupt media operations and spread disinformation, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Russia. Affected: Azerbaijani media outlets
Keypoints :
- Azerbaijan accused Russian hacker group APT29 of a cyberattack on its media outlets in February.
- The attack was seen as retaliation for the closure of the Russian House and staff cuts at Sputnik Azerbaijan.
- Local authorities claimed the cyberattack aimed to spread disinformation and disrupt media infrastructure.
- APT29, affiliated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, is known for cyber-espionage against government and media sectors.
- Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia have risen due to various geopolitical issues, including support for Ukraine.
- The cyberattack mirrors previous actions by Russian hackers against other media organizations to disseminate false information.
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