85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS)
Overview of 85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS)
| ID | CYB0012 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025. |
| Imposed Sanctions | Asset freeze |
| Last Updated | Apr 09, 2025 |
| UK Statement of Reasons | The 85th Main Special Services Centre (GTsSS) (Unit 26165) of the Russian General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), is involved in relevant cyber activity in that it has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation or relevant cyber activity, including the deployment of X-Agent malware. These activities undermine, or are intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom. |
| OFSI Group ID | 13984 |
What alternative names has 85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS) used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS) | Primary name | |||
| APT28 (Advanced Persistent Threat) | Alias | |||
| FANCY BEAR | Alias | |||
| IRON TWILIGHT | Alias | |||
| Pawn Storm | Alias | |||
| Sednit | Alias | |||
| Sofacy Group | Alias | |||
| STRONTIUM | Alias | |||
| Threat Group-4127/IRON TWILIGHT | Alias | |||
| Tsar Team | Alias | |||
| GRU Unit 26165 | Primary Name Variation |
Where is 85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS) located?
| Address | Postal Code | Country | Email Address | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Komsomol'skiy Prospekt 20 Moscow | 119146 | Russia |
What type of entity is 85th Main Special Service Centre (GTsSS)?
| Business Registration Numbers | Parent Company | Subsidiaries | Type of Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Ministry of Defence | Department within Government |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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