US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is blaming Russia for a devastating hack of federal agencies and says the operation appeared to be an “intelligence gathering” effort. The assessment was disclosed in a rare public statement from the FBI and other investigative agencies. Though Russia was widely believed to be responsible, President Donald Trump last month falsely suggested China could be to blame.The post US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’