NSA accuses Russian military hackers of targeting US systems

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The National Security Agency said Russian military hackers exploited a vulnerability in mail-relay software.

A security alert published Thursday on the NSA’s website said the hacking campaign was carried out by a group within the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency. The hacking group, known as “Sandworm,” has been previously connected to cyberattacks on Ukraine’s electric grid.

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