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cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via CNN|

#cyber-espionage #cybersecurity #fsb

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Officers Charged with Global Hacking Campaign Targeting US and UK Intelligence Officials

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Russian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in a global hacking campaign that targeted military and government officials in the U.S., U.K., Ukraine, and NATO-member countries. The officers, from Russia's FSB, are accused of leading the "Callisto Group" and engaging in spear-phishing campaigns to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The group allegedly targeted current and former employees of U.S. intelligence agencies, defense contractors, and energy facilities. They also targeted U.K. military and government officials and journalists during the 2019 elections. While the accused individuals are not in U.S. custody, the U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned them, and the State Department is offering rewards for information leading to their arrest. The U.K. has also announced its own sanctions and summoned Russia's ambassador over the election interference allegations.

via ABC News|

#cybersecurity #doj #global-hacking-campaign