NBC News: Democratic National Committee Breached by Russian Hackers
The Democratic National Committee's computer network was breached by Russian government cyber operations that have had access to the group's communications and databases since at least last summer, NBC News confirms.
The sophisticated Russian groups, which have previously targeted the White House, the State Department and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, specifically concentrated on the DNC's research units and had access to all of the committee's internal communications, including chat and email applications.
The DNC's opposition research unit, which sources indicate was specifically targeted by the hackers, is tasked with compiling unflattering information on Republican opponents -- particularly presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump -- to potentially use against them in the course of a political campaign.
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WNU Editor: I would definitely love to know what is in the DNC's opposition research on Trump.
More News On Hackers Connected To The Russian Government Being Successful In Hacking Into The Democratic National Committee's Computer Network
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Russian government hackers penetrated DNC, stole opposition research on Trump -- Washington Post
Russian hackers stole Dems' Trump files, firm says -- CNN
Russian Hackers Breached DNC Network, Stole Oppo Research on Donald Trump -- ABC News
DNC Computers Breached by Russian Government-Linked Hackers -- WSJ
Russian Hackers Hit Democratic National Committee, Get Trump Files -- Bloomberg
Russian Hackers Penetrate Democratic National Committee, Steal Trump Research -- NPR
Two groups of Russian hackers breached the Democratic Party email system -- Verge
Russian Hackers Broke Into the Democratic Party and Stole Opposition Research on Trump -- VICE News
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