Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Microsoft: Russia's FSB Spies on Embassies via Internet
The Russian secret service, the FSB, is using the internet to spy on foreign embassies in Moscow, according to Microsoft.
They're using internet providers to install malware, which lets them steal information.
Microsoft's analysis confirms this is happening.
This type of spying is being done at the internet provider level.
Microsoft says Russia's FSB is conducting cyber espionage against foreign embassies in Moscow.
The FSB is deploying malware by leveraging local internet service providers.
The cyber espionage campaign targets embassies and diplomatic organizations in Moscow.
Analysis confirms FSB is conducting cyber espionage at the ISP level.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence made the findings.
- Who
- Russia's FSB.
- What
- FSB conducting cyber espionage.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- To deploy malware and steal data.
Microsoft Findings
Russian Government Response
Allegations vs. Denial
Microsoft Findings
Microsoft confirms Russian cyber espionage targeting foreign embassies in Moscow.
Russian Government Response
Moscow denies carrying out cyber espionage operations.
- Organization
- FSB
- Target
- Embassies and diplomatic organizations in Moscow
- Method
- Leveraging local ISPs
- Analysis by
- Microsoft Threat Intelligence
