US Seizes Domains in Russian Hacking Case

The United States, alongside Microsoft, has disrupted a spear-phishing campaign linked to Russian intelligence by seizing 41 internet domains used for cyberattacks. This effort targets the 'Callisto Group', affiliated with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), which has been involved in attempts to hack into US government agencies, including the Pentagon and the State Department. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasized the campaign's aim to steal sensitive information from American citizens through deceptive email practices. The operation coincides with warnings of foreign election interference threats from Russia, Iran, and China ahead of the upcoming elections. Microsoft also filed a civil action to restrain an additional 66 domains associated with the same actors. This coordinated response highlights a commitment to dismantling the infrastructure supporting malicious cyber activities against the US and its allies.