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Fancy Bear

Fancy Bear is a hacker group believed to be associated with the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU. They are known for conducting cyber espionage and cyber attacks, particularly targeting government, military, and political organizations in various countries. Fancy Bear gained notoriety for their role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election interference, where they hacked into the Democratic National Committee's emails. Their tactics often involve malware and phishing to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The group is considered a significant threat in the realm of cyber security due to their advanced techniques and strategic objectives.