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The US has accused Russia of operating as a refuge for hackers by allowing them to operate as long as their actions are aimed outside of the country. According to a media report published in the Washington Post, "the number of cyberattacks targeting the United States has recently increased, and the perpetrators all have one thing in common: they are believed to be tied to Russia.

Hackers have found a safe haven in Russia to attack foreign nations: US media reports

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No to checkmark badges: NYT, LA Times, Politico, and other major news outlets reject Twitter's blue tick

Hackers have found a safe haven in Russia to attack foreign nations: US media reports