Norway’s intelligence services say hackers suspected of having links to Russia have broken into the computer systems of numerous state bodies. <br /><br /> Among those targeted were the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Radiation Protection agency and the Police Security Service. <br /><br /> A hackers group known as APT 29, also known as “Cozy Bear”, has been blamed. <br /><br /> Erna Solberg, the Norwegian Prime Minister, told reporters: “These are attacks on the democratic control systems in our country. <br /><br /> “That goes for attacks on the government, the Foreign Ministry, the Norwegian Armed Forces and on political parties.”<br /><br /> Cozy Bear is suspected of having links to authorities in Russia and interfering with the US elections, claims denied by Moscow. <br /><br /> Norway has not said what damage, if any, was caused by the latest hacks, but politicians and officials are being warned to be careful with their data.<br />
