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Sasha Vakulina

Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals

Russian military hackers stole sensitive information from governments, militaries and critical infrastructure, “exploiting vulnerable routers worldwide," the FBI revealed on Wednesday following a major international investigation.

The US Department of Justice, together with international partners, exposed the large-scale operation, with the Russian hacking group Fancy Bear identified as the culprit.

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