GRU hack of the German Bundestag
Apr 2015 · Germany · Official attribution
In April–May 2015, hackers broke into the German Bundestag's IT network and stole data, including from MPs' offices. The EU sanctioned GRU officer Dmitry Badin, GRU head Igor Kostyukov and GRU Unit 26165 (APT28) for the attack.
Established by. EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1537 of 22 Oct 2020, adopting cyber sanctions over the Bundestag attack. Germany's Federal Prosecutor obtained an arrest warrant for Dmitry Badin (May 2020).
Latest. EU sanctions remain in force. Badin is subject to a German arrest warrant and is not in custody.
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