U.S., Canada And U.K. Says Russia Tried Stealing COVID-19 Research

The US, UK, and Canada have accused Russian cyber actors, specifically APT 29, of targeting organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development. These attacks are believed to be attempts to steal research rather than disrupt it. APT 29, also known as Cozy Bear, is linked to Russian intelligence and previously interfered in the 2016 US election. The UK has vowed to counter such cyberattacks. Russia denies involvement, claiming the accusations aim to damage its medical research reputation.

Which countries reported that Russian cyber actors are targeting vaccine development organizations?

• US, UK, and Canada

• France, Germany, and Italy

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• India, Australia, and New Zealand

What is the primary goal of the cyberattacks on vaccine development organizations?

• To steal research data

• To disrupt the research process

• To spread misinformation

• To promote Russian vaccines

What is another name for the group APT 29?

• Fancy Bear

• Equation Group

• Cozy Bear

• Lazarus Group

What action has the UK promised in response to the cyberattacks?

• To ignore the attacks

• To seek help from the United Nations

• To counter the attacks and work with allies

• To conduct their own cyberattacks

How has Russia responded to the accusations of cyberattacks?

• Denied involvement and claimed it was an attempt to tarnish their reputation

• Ignored the accusations

• Blamed another country

• Admitted involvement