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Russia’s Military Intelligence Service Accused of Global Wi-Fi Router Hacking Campaign. A major cyber-espionage operation attributed to Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU, compromised hundreds of Wi-Fi routers worldwide to facilitate data theft, according to Politico. The campaign involved exploiting vulnerabilities in widely used routers, allowing hackers from the elite ‘Fancy Bear’ group to infiltrate networks and monitor internet traffic worldwide. By gaining control of these devices, the attackers could redirect users to malicious sites and intercept sensitive information such as passwords, emails, and authentication tokens. Investigators say the operation targeted a broad range of entities, including government agencies, military organizations, and critical infrastructure operators. The ‘Fancy Bear’ group, officially known as GRU Unit 26165, has previously been associated with high-profile cyberattacks against Western institutions. Security officials noted that compromised routers served as entry points into wider networks, enabling those responsible to target higher-value targets. Authorities in the United States and other nations have taken steps to disrupt this global network by resetting infected routers and cutting off malicious access channels. Experts warn the incident shows vulnerabilities in everyday internet infrastructure, reinforcing concerns that widely deployed devices can be weaponized for large-scale espionage.
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