OVER 2,000 leaked documents from Bauman Moscow State Technical University reveal that the institution's hidden Department No. 4 has been training students to become cyber operators for Russia's GRU (military intelligence). This department, which doesn't appear in the university's public records, served as a training pipeline for about 250 students in fields such as special intelligence and operational information-technical effects.
Evidence shows that these graduates are linked to various GRU units involved in significant cyber operations, including APT28 and Sandworm. The curriculum included advanced topics like malware analysis, espionage tactics, and information manipulation, emphasizing a holistic approach to cyber warfare. Notable GRU personnel oversaw the department, enhancing the connection between unit placements and cyber operations. This leak provides unprecedented insight into Russia's military cyber training framework and the relationship between education and cyber warfare.