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German spy agency accuses Russia of new cyberattacks.

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On April 7, 2026, German intelligence services accused Russian hackers of infiltrating internet routers to obtain sensitive information. A group responsible for the attack is known as APT28 or Fancy Bear. They targeted vulnerable routers in Germany and elsewhere made by technology company TP-Link. The hackers aimed to obtain military information, government information, or information about critical infrastructure.

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    On April 7, 2026, German intelligence services accused Russian hackers of infiltrating internet routers to obtain sensitive information. A group responsible for the attack is known as APT28 or Fancy Bear. They targeted vulnerable routers in Germany and elsewhere made by technology company TP-Link. The hackers aimed to obtain military information, government information, or information about critical infrastructure.