The Russia-linked APT29 is behind recent attacks targeting NATO and EU

According to a report dated April 14, 2023, the Polish Military Counterintelligence Service and its Computer Emergency Response Team have linked a recent series of attacks targeting NATO and EU countries to the APT29 group, also known as SVR, Cozy Bear, Nobelium and The Dukes. 

The attacks are characterised by the use of unique and previously undocumented tools. The APT29 group has targeted diplomatic entities and systems transmitting sensitive information on the politics of the region, assisting Ukrainian citizens fleeing the country and providing assistance to the Ukrainian government. The Polish intelligence services recommend that organisations in the APT group's area of interest improve the security of computer security systems. 

This attack campaign could be significant for NATO as it targets NATO member countries as well as EU countries. The sensitive information transmitted by the targeted entities and diplomatic systems could compromise the security and interests of these countries. Furthermore, the use of unique and undocumented tools by the APT29 group makes it difficult to detect and prevent these attacks. The organisations concerned should therefore improve their IT security to protect themselves against such attacks in the future. 

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