Russian Spies Indicted for Hacking US and UK Officials in Global Cyber Campaign
The US Justice Department has indicted a Russian intelligence officer and an IT worker for conducting a cyber-espionage campaign against current and former US government officials and interfering in a UK national election. The Russian operatives attempted to hack politicians, civil servants, and journalists in the UK, while also targeting current and former US intelligence and Defense Department employees. The hackers successfully breached victims' email accounts, stealing valuable intelligence related to US defense and security policies. The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against the individuals, and the State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to their identification and location.