Hacker gains access to hundreds of crypto wallets linked to Russian security agencies

Analysts employ Bitcoin transaction documentation to identify 986 wallets controlled by Russia's foreign military intelligence agency (GRU)

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Hacker leaves Russian messages, exposing wallets as payment sources for Russian-affiliated hackers

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Western analysts establish a strong link between Russian intelligence services and the use of hackers for numerous operations

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Three Russian wallets were previously connected to Russia by third parties, including involvement in the SolarWinds attack

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Funds from drained Russian wallets mysteriously find their way to Ukraine, intensifying the intrigue surrounding the cyber heist.

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