How Microsoft spotted another Russian hacking attempt

How Microsoft spotted another Russian hacking attempt

6 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/news/how-microsoft-spotted-another-russian-hacking-attempt/

If this all sounds familiar, that's because Microsoft recently stopped similar attempts to collect login information from staffers of Democrats running for office, including someone working for Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill. It's all part of what US intelligence officials and cybersecurity experts say is an ongoing attempt to influence US elections by hacking politicians and sparking discord online.

Here're answers to your questions about Microsoft's efforts to stop the fake sites, as well as how these attempts fit into the big picture when it comes to election hacking.