The hacking and intrusions directed against U.S. political parties and government election authorities has caused deep concern. The Washington Post reported on Sept. 5 that the intrusions are part of a broad covert campaign by Russia. The case against Russia is far from complete, but experts have cautioned that stronger evidence is needed. If Russia is behind the cyberattacks, it might be best classified as payback for a string of US actions and policies that have caused offense, says Greg Austin, professor in the Australian Centre for Cyber Security at the University of.”]
Source: https://www.careersinfosecurity.com/blogs/us-election-meddling-may-just-be-russian-payback-p-2241