FBI chief says Russia hacked Republican Party computers

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In summary, James B. Comey of the FBI said that Russian hackers stole information from state-level Republican Party computer servers and old Republican National Committee digital domains, but that information wasn't leaked and posted online. He also said that there was no sign that the Trump campaign or the current RNC was successfully hacked.
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This will be interesting to follow.

FBI chief says Russia hacked some Republican Party computers but didn't leak the information

Russian hackers stole information from state-level Republican Party computer servers and old Republican National Committee digital domains, FBI Director James B. Comey told a Senate panel Tuesday.

But that information wasn't leaked and posted online, he said.

That was in sharp contrast to the Russian hacks and leaks of thousands of emails from Democratic National Committee computers and from Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, John Podesta.

Trump has repeatedly denied that Russia was behind the hacks. He was briefed on the full classified intelligence report Friday, not just the portion made public.

On Saturday, he blamed the DNC for not protecting its computers, not Russia for conducting the hacks, and praised the RNC for having stronger cyberdefenses.



http://www.latimes.com/nation/polit...rom-some-republican-1484084353-htmlstory.html

 
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'cyberattacks' are in the news these days ... I don't believe it , some weird political game is being played... they are telling us the grid is vulnerable , nuke power plants are at risk!

Can someone tell me why anyone in their right mind would connect the control of a nuke power plant to an open phone line , that anyone can hack into if they get the passwords ...technicians inside the plant control things ... no need for an outside link!
 
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Evo said:
This will be interesting to follow.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-russians-stole-from-some-republican-1484084353-htmlstory.html

It doesn't look like they didn't found anything interesting on the obsolete RNC domain that I read was only used for political event notifications by Graham and a few other senators when the new RNC servers were online.
It helps not to have people like Weiner with a password of p@ssw0rd using your systems.o0)
Edit by mod: deleted link to unapproved source.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/10/politics/comey-republicans-hacked-russia/
Comey later added that "there was evidence of hacking directed at state-level organizations, state-level campaigns, and the RNC, but old domains of the RNC, meaning old emails they weren't using. None of that was released."
Comey said there was no sign "that the Trump campaign or the current RNC was successfully hacked."
 
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I'm going to close this so it doesn't go off topic, apparently the Russian hacking is widespread, not surprised. No sign of hacking doesn't necessarily mean no access if they had could get in from other computers that had access. That's just one way. But I'm sure it's being looked into.
 

FAQ: FBI chief says Russia hacked Republican Party computers

What evidence does the FBI have to support their claim that Russia hacked Republican Party computers?

The FBI has gathered multiple pieces of evidence, including digital forensics and intelligence from various sources, that point to Russian involvement in the hacking of Republican Party computers. This evidence includes IP addresses, malware signatures, and tactics and techniques that are consistent with previous cyber attacks linked to Russian intelligence services.

Why would Russia want to hack the Republican Party's computers?

There are a few potential reasons for Russia's interest in hacking the Republican Party's computers. One possible motive is to gather information that could be used to influence the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election. Another possibility is that Russia was attempting to gather information about the Republican Party's policies and strategies.

How did the FBI discover that Russia was behind the hacking?

The FBI's discovery of Russia's involvement in the hacking of Republican Party computers was the result of a thorough and ongoing investigation. This investigation involved analyzing digital evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, and collaborating with other intelligence agencies and cybersecurity experts.

Has the FBI taken any action against Russia for their involvement in the hacking?

Yes, the FBI has taken action against Russia for their involvement in the hacking of Republican Party computers. In 2018, the US Department of Justice indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers for their role in the cyber attacks. Additionally, the US has imposed sanctions on Russia and expelled Russian diplomats in response to their interference in the 2016 election.

What steps can be taken to prevent similar cyber attacks in the future?

There is no guaranteed way to prevent cyber attacks, but there are steps that can be taken to improve cybersecurity and reduce the risk of future attacks. These steps include implementing strong security measures, staying up-to-date on security patches and updates, and providing regular training for employees on cybersecurity best practices. It is also important for organizations to regularly review and update their security protocols to adapt to evolving threats.

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