The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists
- A global hacking campaign targeting American climate activists is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, with allegations linking a lobbying firm to ExxonMobil's involvement in the plot.
- The U.S. Is seeking the extradition of Amit Forlit, an Israeli private investigator accused of orchestrating the hacking campaign, while both he and ExxonMobil deny any wrongdoing.
- The hacking aimed to discredit climate activists and disrupt their efforts against fossil fuel companies, with federal prosecutors noting that stolen information was used to undermine climate investigations.
- Victims of the hacking stress the importance of identifying those behind the operation to prevent future attacks and hold accountable those who directed the hacking.
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The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists
A yearslong U.S. Justice Department investigation of a global hacking campaign that targeted prominent American climate activists took a turn in a London court this week amid an allegation that the hacking was ordered by a lobbying firm working for ExxonMobil. Both the lobbying firm and ExxonMobil have denied any awareness of or involvement with alleged hacking.The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm, accordin…
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