The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities, accusing them of coordinating cyber and hybrid operations across Europe. Officials linked the measures to GRU officers, the FSB’s 16th Centre, Turla, Sandworm, Lumma Stealer, and attacks on critical infrastructure in countries including Poland, France, Germany, and Finland. #GRU #FSB #Turla #Sandworm #LummaStealer #Poland
Keypoints
- The EU sanctioned nine individuals and four entities tied to Russian cyber operations.
- The UK separately sanctioned 24 individuals and entities, including senior GRU figures.
- Authorities linked the Lumma Stealer operation to at least 2,100 victims in the UK.
- The EU identified the FSB’s 16th Centre as controlling several threat groups, including Turla.
- Sandworm was blamed for a failed attack on Poland’s power grid that targeted critical infrastructure.