Amtel-Svyaz

Amtel-Svyaz operates as a Russian satellite telecommunications provider. Its services extend to critical national infrastructure sectors, military units, and state security services within Russia. The company's core function involves providing satellite communication capabilities essential for operational connectivity. Evidence indicates its infrastructure supports sensitive government and military communications needs, suggesting a role in national security telecommunications.

The organisation has been targeted in significant cyber incidents, demonstrating its position within critical infrastructure. A May 2023 attack caused satellite terminal failures, server data destruction, and network disruptions, impacting its parent company's internet connectivity. Leaked files from this incident suggested operational connections between Amtel-Svyaz and Russian security services like the FSB. This attack, alongside earlier incidents like the May 2022 compromise claimed by NB65 which disrupted services and led to data exfiltration, highlights persistent vulnerabilities. These events underscore Amtel-Svyaz's exposure to sophisticated cyber threats, including disruptive attacks compromising service availability and data integrity, often linked to geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia's actions. The scale of disruption in the 2023 attack indicates its significant footprint in supporting essential communications for military and security entities.