The FBI is warning U.S. critical infrastructure industries about hackers associated with the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate 161st Specialist Training Center.
These hackers, who have been operating since 2020, have been targeting global entities, according to a Sept. 5 advisory from the FBI. The hackers have been engaged in espionage, sabotage and efforts to inflict reputational damage.
The hackers are known for targeting critical infrastructure and key resource sectors across various regions, including government services, financial institutions, transportation systems, energy grids and healthcare systems. Their activities primarily focus on NATO members, the European Union, and countries in Central America and Asia, the advisory said.