US Thwarts Russian Intelligence Hacking Operation
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The FBI, in collaboration with other countries, disrupted a Russian hacking operation that had infiltrated over 1,000 home and small-business internet routers in the US and globally, aiming to spy on military, security organizations, and private corporations. This action is part of a broader effort to counter Russia's cybercampaigns against the US and its allies, including Ukraine. FBI Director Christopher A. Wray revealed details of the operation at a security conference in Munich, also highlighting concerns about China's growing cyberwarfare capabilities and recent disruptions of similar campaigns from China targeting critical infrastructure.
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- US disrupts Russian hacking campaign that infiltrated home, small business routers: DOJ ABC News
- US and partners kicked Russian GRU hackers out of routers, FBI says The Record from Recorded Future News
- US Justice Department says it disrupted Russian intelligence hacking network Reuters
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