Russia ramped up its hacking and cyber espionage against groups in 42 countries as it waged its war in Ukraine, according to a Microsoft report published Wednesday.
Microsoft president Brad Smith said Russia’s number one target outside Ukraine is the U.S. but noted that Russian cyber activity has also targeted Poland, the location of much military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
“Russian targeting has prioritized governments, especially among NATO members,” Mr. Smith wrote on the company’s blog. “But the list of targets has also included think tanks, humanitarian organizations, IT companies, and energy and other critical infrastructure suppliers.