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Russian 'Cyber Sabotage' A Global Threat: Security Firm

A Sandworm cyber hacker groups linked to Russian intelligence services is expected by computer security firm Mandiant to take aim at Western elections the Kremlin would like to sway (Credit: AFP)

A cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday.

Google-owned Mandiant said in a report that it is seeing nefarious operations by the group referred to as "Sandworm" in places around the world considered political, military, or economic hotspots for Russian interests.

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