FBI Offers $10M Reward for GRU Unit 29155, Cadet Blizzard Hackers Targeting Ukraine and Allies

Sep 5, 2024, 05:47 PM

The FBI has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of hackers from Russia's GRU Unit 29155, who have been charged with hacking into computer systems to aid Russia. Warrants have been issued in Baltimore for these suspects, who are accused of targeting Ukraine and Western allies. Unit 29155, a part of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, is known for its involvement in coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings. The US and its allies, including Estonia and Ukraine, have been hit by cyberattacks attributed to this unit. The hacker group known as Cadet Blizzard is part of Unit 29155. The FBI, NSA, and CISA have detailed how these hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine.