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US, Microsoft Seize 107 Russian Domains in 'Star Blizzard' Attacks on US Officials

Oct 3, 2024, 04:20 PM

The US Department of Justice and Microsoft have disrupted Russian hacking operations known as 'Star Blizzard' targeting US officials, nonprofits, and civil society groups. US authorities seized 107 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to steal valuable information from government computers and email accounts. Microsoft filed a lawsuit to facilitate the seizure of domains used in spear-phishing efforts by Russian operatives. This joint effort aims to counter Russia's election meddling efforts ahead of the 2024 US elections.