Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Are Behind Fake Us Political Sites

In previous court filings, Microsoft outlined how a network of fake sites are designed to trick victims into installing malicious software. Ahead of midterm elections, five sites spoofing US conservative groups and the Senate have been uncovered and shutdown.

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