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#9 CyberScoop general September 24, 2026 at 17:07 UTC

Phone-hacking company that won U.S. security agency contracts hid Russian ownership, DOJ alleges

By Tim Starks

AI Summary

The DOJ alleged that a phone-hacking company that won contracts with U.S. security agencies deliberately concealed Russian ownership, with two company leaders arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The case raises significant supply-chain and counterintelligence concerns about vetting of vendors providing offensive cyber tools to U.S. government agencies. Security procurement teams should review vendor ownership disclosure requirements in the wake of this case.

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