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Austria
36 published signals with a public source.
By severity band
Minor
1
Moderate
20
Significant
15
By category
Intelligence & Espionage
26
Political & Legal Subversion
4
Cyber & Information Warfare
3
Military & Paramilitary Operations
2
Terrorism & Criminal Proxy Tactics
1
Austrian Armed Forces seek info on 21 suspected Russian spies posing as diplomats in Vienna, linked to SWR, GRU, and FSB, targeting Austrian officials and crit…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 13, 2026
The Austrian Federal Army seeks public assistance in identifying 21 suspected Russian spies disguised as diplomats in Vienna. These individuals allegedly have…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 13, 2026
Investigation reveals 1 in 6 Russian diplomats in Austria linked to Moscow’s intelligence services, with ties to SVR, GRU, and FSB, deployed across embassy and…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 10, 2026
Austria faces significant espionage activity, with intelligence officials estimating up to 30% of some legal residents potentially linked to foreign intelligen…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jun 24, 2026
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats due to suspected signals intelligence spying.
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Austria Expels Three Russian Embassy Officials Over Espionage Suspicion
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 15, 2026
Russian SIGINT station in Vienna intercepts Western communications, coordinated with Olymp-K2 satellite proximity operations to access and potentially disrupt…
Intelligence & Espionage - Mar 17, 2026
Largest espionage trial in Austria begins against ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott accused of spying for Russia
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 22, 2026
Ex-intelligence officer accused of betraying Austria in Russia spying trial
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 22, 2026
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats in Vienna over suspected espionage using antennas to intercept satellite internet data from international organization…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 9, 2026
[Interview] Journalist who was followed by Russian agents in Vienna: 'If they want to find something out, they will'
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 1, 2026
In December 2025, a Russian disinformation campaign in Austria falsely labels Ukrainians as Nazis, targeting refugees and society; concurrent espionage activit…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Dec 14, 2025
Chats: How Putin Conducts His Disinformation War on Vienna's Streets
Cyber & Information Warfare - Dec 12, 2025
Austria expelled a Russian diplomat on September 30, 2025, over espionage linked to OMV energy company. The diplomat met with an OMV manager suspected of passi…
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
Austria expels Russian diplomat tied to spying on OMV energy firm.
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
Austria expels Russian diplomat suspected of spying on oil company
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
An IISS report warns that Russia is intensifying sabotage and hybrid warfare against Europe, aiming to destabilize political systems and weaken NATO and EU res…
Military & Paramilitary Operations - Aug 21, 2025
Russia employs Sabotage-as-a-Service using recruited freelancers for infrastructure disruption, conducts SIGINT and satellite espionage from Vienna, and deploy…
Military & Paramilitary Operations - May 1, 2025
Austria exposed a Russian FSB network using fake pro-Ukraine graffiti and websites posing as Ukrainian Nazis to influence public opinion against Ukraine in ear…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Mar 12, 2025
Austria issues an international arrest warrant for ex-intelligence officer Martin Weiss, accused of espionage for Russia linked to Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsal…
Intelligence & Espionage - Dec 13, 2024
Russian Espionage Network Linked to Ex-Wirecard Executive Marsalek Exposed in Austria and London
Intelligence & Espionage - Dec 7, 2024
Russian agents infiltrated security services in Austria, Poland, and Germany with a judge fleeing Poland and a spy convicted in Germany.
Intelligence & Espionage - May 8, 2024
Egisto O., a former Austrian intelligence officer, is accused of spying for Russia by illegally accessing personal information of Russian dissidents, defectors…
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 4, 2024
Ex-Austrian intelligence officer allegedly sold secrets to Russia with help from Wirecard fugitive Marsalek; German links suspected
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 2, 2024
Ex-Austrian counterintelligence officer arrested in Vienna for espionage suspicion involving Russia
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 2, 2024
Former Austrian security officers connected to ex-Wirecard executive Marsalek arrested for spying for Russia, sparking a major espionage scandal.
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 1, 2024
The end of neutrality: How Austria is getting rid of Russian spies
Intelligence & Espionage - Mar 13, 2024
How Russia Is Paralyzing Europe's Peace Organization
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 1, 2023
Vienna has become a major hub for Russian and other foreign spies due to Austria's lenient espionage laws and reluctance to expel diplomats, enabling extensive…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jul 17, 2023
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats based in Vienna on February 2, 2023, in a diplomatic move amid heightened tensions.
Political & Legal Subversion - Feb 2, 2023
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats—including two from the embassy in Vienna—for conduct incompatible with their diplomatic status on February 2, 2023.
Political & Legal Subversion - Feb 2, 2023
Munich Prosecutor Ends Investigation Against Marsalek Associate Weiss
Political & Legal Subversion - Jun 28, 2022
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats for behavior inconsistent with diplomatic status on April 7, 2022, following EU expulsions amid the Ukraine war.
Political & Legal Subversion - Apr 7, 2022
Wirecard Scandal: Marsalek Associate Denies Aiding Escape
Terrorism & Criminal Proxy Tactics - Jun 18, 2020
Austria investigates alleged shadow Russian-linked espionage network involving ex-Foreign Minister Kneissl
Intelligence & Espionage - Oct 1, 2018
Austrian ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott convicted of spying for Russia, passing secret and personal data to Russian intelligence and fugitive Jan Marsalek,…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 1, 2015
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Austria
36 published signals with a public source.
By severity band
Minor
1
Moderate
20
Significant
15
By category
Intelligence & Espionage
26
Political & Legal Subversion
4
Cyber & Information Warfare
3
Military & Paramilitary Operations
2
Terrorism & Criminal Proxy Tactics
1
Austrian Armed Forces seek info on 21 suspected Russian spies posing as diplomats in Vienna, linked to SWR, GRU, and FSB, targeting Austrian officials and crit…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 13, 2026
The Austrian Federal Army seeks public assistance in identifying 21 suspected Russian spies disguised as diplomats in Vienna. These individuals allegedly have…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 13, 2026
Investigation reveals 1 in 6 Russian diplomats in Austria linked to Moscow’s intelligence services, with ties to SVR, GRU, and FSB, deployed across embassy and…
Intelligence & Espionage - Aug 10, 2026
Austria faces significant espionage activity, with intelligence officials estimating up to 30% of some legal residents potentially linked to foreign intelligen…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jun 24, 2026
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats due to suspected signals intelligence spying.
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Austria Expels Three Russian Embassy Officials Over Espionage Suspicion
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 15, 2026
Russian SIGINT station in Vienna intercepts Western communications, coordinated with Olymp-K2 satellite proximity operations to access and potentially disrupt…
Intelligence & Espionage - Mar 17, 2026
Largest espionage trial in Austria begins against ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott accused of spying for Russia
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 22, 2026
Ex-intelligence officer accused of betraying Austria in Russia spying trial
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 22, 2026
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats in Vienna over suspected espionage using antennas to intercept satellite internet data from international organization…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 9, 2026
[Interview] Journalist who was followed by Russian agents in Vienna: 'If they want to find something out, they will'
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 1, 2026
In December 2025, a Russian disinformation campaign in Austria falsely labels Ukrainians as Nazis, targeting refugees and society; concurrent espionage activit…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Dec 14, 2025
Chats: How Putin Conducts His Disinformation War on Vienna's Streets
Cyber & Information Warfare - Dec 12, 2025
Austria expelled a Russian diplomat on September 30, 2025, over espionage linked to OMV energy company. The diplomat met with an OMV manager suspected of passi…
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
Austria expels Russian diplomat tied to spying on OMV energy firm.
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
Austria expels Russian diplomat suspected of spying on oil company
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 30, 2025
An IISS report warns that Russia is intensifying sabotage and hybrid warfare against Europe, aiming to destabilize political systems and weaken NATO and EU res…
Military & Paramilitary Operations - Aug 21, 2025
Russia employs Sabotage-as-a-Service using recruited freelancers for infrastructure disruption, conducts SIGINT and satellite espionage from Vienna, and deploy…
Military & Paramilitary Operations - May 1, 2025
Austria exposed a Russian FSB network using fake pro-Ukraine graffiti and websites posing as Ukrainian Nazis to influence public opinion against Ukraine in ear…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Mar 12, 2025
Austria issues an international arrest warrant for ex-intelligence officer Martin Weiss, accused of espionage for Russia linked to Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsal…
Intelligence & Espionage - Dec 13, 2024
Russian Espionage Network Linked to Ex-Wirecard Executive Marsalek Exposed in Austria and London
Intelligence & Espionage - Dec 7, 2024
Russian agents infiltrated security services in Austria, Poland, and Germany with a judge fleeing Poland and a spy convicted in Germany.
Intelligence & Espionage - May 8, 2024
Egisto O., a former Austrian intelligence officer, is accused of spying for Russia by illegally accessing personal information of Russian dissidents, defectors…
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 4, 2024
Ex-Austrian intelligence officer allegedly sold secrets to Russia with help from Wirecard fugitive Marsalek; German links suspected
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 2, 2024
Ex-Austrian counterintelligence officer arrested in Vienna for espionage suspicion involving Russia
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 2, 2024
Former Austrian security officers connected to ex-Wirecard executive Marsalek arrested for spying for Russia, sparking a major espionage scandal.
Intelligence & Espionage - Apr 1, 2024
The end of neutrality: How Austria is getting rid of Russian spies
Intelligence & Espionage - Mar 13, 2024
How Russia Is Paralyzing Europe's Peace Organization
Intelligence & Espionage - Sep 1, 2023
Vienna has become a major hub for Russian and other foreign spies due to Austria's lenient espionage laws and reluctance to expel diplomats, enabling extensive…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jul 17, 2023
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats based in Vienna on February 2, 2023, in a diplomatic move amid heightened tensions.
Political & Legal Subversion - Feb 2, 2023
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats—including two from the embassy in Vienna—for conduct incompatible with their diplomatic status on February 2, 2023.
Political & Legal Subversion - Feb 2, 2023
Munich Prosecutor Ends Investigation Against Marsalek Associate Weiss
Political & Legal Subversion - Jun 28, 2022
Austria expelled four Russian diplomats for behavior inconsistent with diplomatic status on April 7, 2022, following EU expulsions amid the Ukraine war.
Political & Legal Subversion - Apr 7, 2022
Wirecard Scandal: Marsalek Associate Denies Aiding Escape
Terrorism & Criminal Proxy Tactics - Jun 18, 2020
Austria investigates alleged shadow Russian-linked espionage network involving ex-Foreign Minister Kneissl
Intelligence & Espionage - Oct 1, 2018
Austrian ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott convicted of spying for Russia, passing secret and personal data to Russian intelligence and fugitive Jan Marsalek,…
Intelligence & Espionage - Jan 1, 2015