Fraudsters, murderers, students: who the GRU assembled a team of hacker provocateurs from and why it failed
Briefly

In September 2024, the FBI indicted hackers linked to GRU Unit 29155, a military unit known for espionage and sabotage like the Skripal poisoning. The revelation that this unit has hackers is unsettling, as GRU is also linked to destructive cyber operations by infamous groups like Fancy Bear and Sandworm. The Insider's investigation uncovered details from an unprotected server cache belonging to the hackers, allowing them to piece together activities through social media and leaked data, indicating a complex relationship between traditional military operations and cyber warfare.
In a surprising twist, it was confirmed that GRU Unit 29155, historically associated with sabotage and murder, has its own hacking unit, revealing a darker aspect of their operations.
Access to a hacker group's unprotected server log enabled The Insider to uncover extensive details about the team's operations, highlighting the interconnectedness between military and cyber activities.
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