Russian hackers breach Pentagon email system
US Department of Defense email shut down and officials point the finger at Russia
The Pentagon's email system has been shut down for almost two weeks following a cyber intrusion which is believed to have originated in Russia. According to NBC, a "sophisticated cyber attack" against...
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