France formally attributes cyberattacks since 2015 to GRU's APT28
29 Apr 2025 · France · Official attribution
On 29 April 2025, France for the first time formally attributed a series of cyberattacks on French entities to Russia's GRU, acting through APT28. The cases include the 2015 sabotage of broadcaster TV5Monde and attempts to destabilise the 2017 French elections. The statement also notes APT28 targeting of an organisation involved in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Established by. French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs statement, 29 April 2025, based on ANSSI technical findings.
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