Russian Intelligence Agencies Escalate Efforts to Acquire Western Technology and Defense Secrets
Russia's intelligence agencies are intensifying their efforts to acquire Western technology and defense secrets, according to three senior European intelligence officials. The country's economy is under pressure due to sanctions, prompting Moscow's agents to resort to various tactics such as creating fake companies, enlisting intermediaries, and utilizing cyber spies and hackers to gather sensitive information. This information could potentially be used to target critical infrastructure.