The US Justice Department announced a sweeping pair of indictments against Russian hackers on Thursday, with the aim of curbing state-sponsored hacks. Photo: AFP
The US Justice Department announced a sweeping pair of indictments against Russian hackers on Thursday, with the aim of curbing state-sponsored hacks. Photo: AFP

US indicts four Russians for campaign of hacks on energy sector

  • The cyberattacks by the defendants – who worked for the Russian government – involved hundreds of companies worldwide
  • The charges come amid warnings by Biden that Moscow may target US firms and organisations as retaliation for Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine

The US Justice Department announced a sweeping pair of indictments against Russian hackers on Thursday, with the aim of curbing state-sponsored hacks. Photo: AFP
The US Justice Department announced a sweeping pair of indictments against Russian hackers on Thursday, with the aim of curbing state-sponsored hacks. Photo: AFP
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