German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Warns of Russian Cyberattacks on Routers
German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Warns of Russian Cyberattacks on Routers
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has issued a warning regarding increased Russian cyberattacks targeting popular TP-Link routers, with thousands of devices compromised globally, including approximately 30 in Germany.
The hacking group APT28, associated with the Russian military intelligence agency GRU, has infiltrated vulnerable routers to obtain sensitive military and governmental information. The BfV confirmed instances of compromise and is currently conducting forensic investigations on affected devices. The agency noted a significant rise in espionage and sabotage activities directed at Germany, highlighting a shift towards more aggressive tactics by the attackers.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de
