Compromise of the International Association of Athletics Federations
Date of report
  • April 2017
Affiliations
  • Believed to be the work of APT 28
A threat actor compromises the networks of the International Association of Athletics Federations with the purpose of obtaining the medical records of athletes. In October 2018, the United States indicted seven alleged Russian military intelligence officials involved in the incident.
Suspected victims
  • International Association of Athletics Federations
Suspected state sponsor
  • Russian Federation
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Civil society
Victim government reaction
  • Yes
Policy response
Suspected state sponsor response