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US Seizes Internet Domains Allegedly Used By Russian Hackers

The United States announced the seizure of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents (Credit: AFP)

The United States announced the seizure on Thursday of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents to try to gain access to the computers and email accounts of Pentagon, State Department and other US government employees.

"The Russian government ran this scheme to steal Americans' sensitive information, using seemingly legitimate email accounts to trick victims into revealing account credentials," Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement.

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