Experts on digital security of the American company FireEye found that hackers related to Russian intelligence attacked computers in Montenegro earlier this year.

It is reported by The Hill.

According to experts, cyberattacks are likely involved in the hacker group APT 28, also known as Fancy Bear and Sofacy, which participated in interference in the US electoral system during the presidential election in 2016.

It is noted that the formal reason for the attack was the entry of Montenegro into NATO.

"NATO enlargement is often seen as a security threat from the Russian Federation, and Montenegro's bid for membership was strongly challenged by Russia and pro-Russian political parties in Montenegro. Probably, this activity is only part of the efforts of APT 28 to attack various NATO member states, as well as the organization itself, "said Tony Cole, vice president and chief technical officer of FireEye..

As reported by the "Observer", earlier in the FBI announced the possible interference of Russian hackers in the diplomatic scandal around Qatar.

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