Feds quash widespread Russia-backed espionage network spanning 18,000 devices

U.S. federal authorities dismantled a significant espionage network linked to Russia's GRU, affecting 18,000 devices. The group, identified as Forest Blizzard, intercepted network traffic to acquire credentials and tokens for Microsoft and other services. This operation underscores ongoing cyber threats posed by state-sponsored actors.

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