US Cyber Boss Sold Secrets to Russia

US accuses former L3Harris cyber boss of stealing and selling secrets to Russian buyer, sparking major DOJ case.
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US Cyber Boss Sold Secrets to Russia
US Accuses Former L3Harris Cyber Boss of Stealing and Selling Secrets to Russian Buyer A high-stakes espionage scandal has shaken the defense industry as the US accuses former L3Harris cyber boss of stealing and selling secrets to a Russian buyer . The Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that Peter Williams, an Australian citizen and former general manager at L3Harris’ hacking division Trenchant, sold confidential trade secrets for $1.3 million. Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/Anadolu / Getty Images DOJ Reveals Criminal Charges According to court documents filed on October 14, the DOJ charged Williams with stealing eight trade secrets from two unnamed technology firms. The charges were outlined in a “criminal information” document—an official accusation detailing alleged crimes similar to an indictment. Although the document doesn’t name the Russian buyer or specify the stolen materials, it paints a troubling picture of corporate espionage within one of America’s key defense contractors. Who Is…