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France Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Ahead of Olympics

4/30/2025

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France has boldly accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating a decade-long series of cyberattacks, including attempts to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics and Emmanuel Macron's initial campaign. The French Foreign Ministry has condemned the GRU's APT28 group, signaling a decisive escalation in France's stance against Russian cyber aggression.

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France has boldly accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating a decade-long series of cyberattacks, including attempts to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics and Emmanuel Macron's initial campaign. The French Foreign Ministry has condemned the GRU's APT28 group, signaling a decisive escalation in France's stance against Russian cyber aggression.