Wall Street Journal: Russian Hackers Stole NSA Data on U.S. Cyber Defense
The breach, considered the most serious in years, could enable Russia to evade NSA surveillance and more easily infiltrate U.S. networks.
WASHINGTON—Hackers working for the Russian government stole details of how the U.S. penetrates foreign computer networks and defends against cyberattacks after a National Security Agency contractor removed the highly classified material and put it on his home computer, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter.
The hackers appear to have targeted the contractor after identifying the files through the contractor’s use of a popular antivirus software made by Russia-based Kaspersky Lab, these people said.
The theft, which hasn’t been disclosed, is considered by experts to be one of the most significant security breaches in recent years. It offers a rare glimpse into how the intelligence community thinks Russian intelligence exploits a widely available commercial software product to spy on the U.S.
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WNU Editor: I do not know if these allegations from the U.S. are true or not .... but these accusations will certainly mean the end of Kaspersky as we know it. Too bad .... I always found their anti-virus software to be very good.
More News On Reports That Russian Hackers Stole NSA Secrets On U.S. Cyber Defense
Russian hackers stole U.S. cyber secrets from NSA: media reports -- Reuters
Russian government hackers used antivirus software to steal U.S. cyber capabilities -- Washington Post
Russian hackers allegedly used popular antivirus software to steal NSA secrets -- ABC News
Russian Hackers Stole NSA Tools From Contractor Who Used Kaspersky Software -- NBC
Russian hackers stole NSA tools using Kaspersky antivirus: report -- The Hill
Kaspersky Under Scrutiny In New Revelations About NSA Security Breach -- Gizmodo
Russian Hackers Said to Steal Cyber Programs From NSA Contractor -- Bloomberg
Russian hackers reportedly stole NSA cyber defense material -- Endgadget
Russia reportedly stole NSA secrets with help of Kaspersky—what we know now -- Ars Technica
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