The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

12/20/2016

link

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/13/us/politics/russia-hack-election-dnc.html

summary

This New York Times article covers the Russian hacking of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 US presidential election. It discusses the FBI and intelligence agencies' investigation into the cyberattack, which resulted in the release of sensitive emails and documents. The article describes the extent of the breach and the methods used by Russian hackers to infiltrate the DNC's computer systems. It also explores the potential implications of the cyberattack on the election and its aftermath, including the subsequent investigations and sanctions against Russia. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the Russian hacking incident and its impact on US politics.

tags

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