4. Juni 2025|
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|6 months agoSwiss Intelligence Service Under Investigation for Russian Data Leak
Defense Minister launches probe into alleged sensitive information disclosure by cyber division to Russian intelligence services between 2015-2020 via Kaspersky.
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- Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an administrative investigation into the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS).
- Sensitive information was allegedly disclosed to Russian intelligence services via the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
- The Russian GRU military intelligence service is named as a recipient of the leaked Swiss data.
- Foreign intelligence services warned the Swiss FIS about the risks associated with Kaspersky.
- The FIS claims to have already conducted three internal investigations into these incidents.
By The Numbers
5 years
Duration of alleged data leaks
3
Internal investigations completed
June 4, 2025
Date of Probe Announcement
They Said
"Especially in the current global situation, which is characterised by uncertainty."
"Deliberately causing potentially far-reaching consequences for the work of the FIS."