Microsoft uncovers more Russian hacking ahead of midterms
Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
The company said Tuesday that a group tied to the Russian government created fake websites that appeared to spoof two American conservative organizations: the Hudson Institute and the International Republican Institute. Three other fake sites were designed to look as if they belonged to the US Senate.
Microsoft didn't offer any further description of the fake sites, although it has previously outlined in court filings how this hacking group operated a network of fake sites designed to trick victims into installing malicious software.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Microsoft's report reflects a "witch hunt" in the US The ministry said Tuesday that Microsoft's statement lacked any proof of Russian involvement because "there can't be any."
