Ivan Yermakov
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| Ivan Yermakov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ivan Sergeyevich Yermakov April 10, 1986 Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Russian |
| 💼 Occupation | Military intelligence officer |
| Known for | Cyber operations, GRU Unit 26165 |
Ivan Sergeyevich Yermakov (born April 10, 1986) is a Russian military intelligence officer affiliated with GRU Unit 26165, also known as APT28 or Fancy Bear. He is wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged involvement in multiple cyber operations targeting international institutions and democratic processes.
Alleged Activities
Yermakov has been implicated in several high-profile cyber operations:
- Participation in the 2016 United States presidential election interference, including unauthorized access to servers of the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.[1]
- Involvement in cyber intrusions against international anti-doping agencies such as WADA and USADA during and after the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]
- Providing remote reconnaissance support for GRU operatives during an attempted cyberattack on the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague in 2018.[3]
- Assisting in cyber reconnaissance that preceded the Mariupol theatre airstrike in March 2022, which resulted in civilian casualties.[4]
Sanctions and Legal Status
Yermakov is subject to international sanctions and arrest warrants:
- Indicted by U.S. federal grand juries in 2018 for conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.[2]
- Listed on the FBI's Cyber Most Wanted list.[1]
- Sanctioned by the United Kingdom, European Union, and United States Treasury Department under various cybersecurity and foreign interference frameworks.[4]
See also
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ivan Sergeyevich Yermakov — FBI Wanted List". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Russian National Indicted for Role in Hacking and Disinformation Campaigns". United States Department of Justice. October 2018.
- ↑ "GRU 26165: The Russian cyber unit that hacks targets on-site". Atlantic Council. 18 November 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Profile: GRU cyber and hybrid threat operations". UK Government. 18 July 2025.
