Following the McLaren Report, the Russian hackers started targeting WADA’s systems and stole the credentials, medical records, and other data. Using social media accounts and GRU infrastructure, they released selected items from the stolen information. They claimed to be the hactivist group Fancy Bears.
In addition, the indictment alleged that the defendants targeted some entities in the Western District of Pennsylvania. In 2014, Yermakov allegedly targeted the networks and personnel of Westinghouse Electric Company (WEC). He and his conspirators tried to obtain the log-in credentials of the company’s employees by sending spear phishing e-mails work and personal e-mail accounts.
Furthermore, the defendants allegedly tried to hack the computer networks of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
The DOJ will continue its efforts to stop hackers and disinformation campaigns
In a statement, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, said the DOJ is defending the nation’s security and open society against state-sponsored hacking and disinformation campaigns.
