Russian hackers hit Western firms sending aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says

Russian hackers reportedly targeted Western firms sending aid and assistance to Ukraine (Andriy Andriyenko/AP)

Hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine, the US National Security Agency said.

The hackers were trying to obtain details about the type of assistance entering Ukraine and, as part of the effort, sought access to the feeds of internet-connected cameras near Ukrainian border crossings, according to the NSA’s report on the cyberattack, which was issued late on Wednesday.