Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers target sports organisations

At least 16 national and international sporting and anti-doping organisations across three continents were targeted in the attacks which began on Sept 16, according to Microsoft. — Reuters

Microsoft Corp said it has tracked "significant" cyberattacks coming from a group it calls "Strontium" or "Fancy Bear", targeting anti-doping authorities and global sporting organisations.

The group, also called APT28, has been linked to the Russian government, Microsoft said in a blog post.