THE report reveals a leak from Bauman Moscow State Technical University’s Department No. 4, which has been training approximately 250 students for Russian military and cyber operations. The department, linked to GRU (Russian military intelligence), specializes in various fields including special intelligence, operational information-technical effects, and information-technology protection.
Graduates have been assigned to notable military units involved in cyber espionage and disruptive operations, such as APT28 and Sandworm. The curriculum features both offensive and defensive cyber warfare tactics, alongside practical placements in military units, demonstrating a systematic approach to producing skilled cyber operators for Russian military needs. Key figures responsible for the training include GRU officers, revealing the direct connection between academic programs and intelligence operations.