Feds Charge 16 Russians Allegedly Tied to Botnets Used in Cyberattacks and Spying
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Federal authorities have charged 16 Russians accused of being linked to botnets used in cyberattacks and espionage. This case illustrates how a single malware operation can enable both criminal hacking activities and state-sponsored hacking.