Russia breached cameras in NATO countries and spied on arms deliveries to Ukraine – The Guardian.

Russian intelligence gained access to surveillance cameras in NATO border areas

Russian military intelligence was able to access about 10,000 surveillance cameras located in the border areas of NATO countries adjacent to Ukraine. This allowed the agencies to monitor the movement of Western aid to Ukraine. This information was reported in an article by The Guardian, referring to 'Glańcom'.

According to data released by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Russian GRU unit 26165 (also known as APT 28 or Fancy Bear) managed to access cameras located near railway stations and military units.

The exact locations of the devices are not disclosed. All camera hacking targets were the result of cyberattacks that began back in 2022. The GRU operative used phishing emails with pornographic or fake professional content and stolen passwords to gain access to the systems of state and private entities.

• 80% – in Ukraine
• 10% – in Romania
• 4% – in Poland
• 2.8% – in Hungary
• 1.7% – in Slovakia

It is likely that Russian intelligence agencies gained access to private cameras in border areas, allowing them to monitor the movement of military cargo and transportation infrastructure. The advisory note recommends companies collaborating with Ukraine enhance cybersecurity measures.

Recently, hackers breached a messenger used by American officials. This incident raised concerns about data protection in the Trump administration.