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The New York Times reports that the "Shadow Brokers" group has been selling actual source code used by the NSA to breach foreign computer systems. Intelligence officials suspect the leak involves one or more insiders within the NSA's Tailored Access Operations unit.
The WannaCry ransomware attack exploited vulnerabilities in Windows software using tools allegedly stolen from the National Security Agency (NSA) by a group known as the Shadow Brokers. The malware crippled the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and affected systems in over 70 countries, including Russia's Interior Ministry. The incident highlights the danger of government-developed cyberweapons being leaked and repurposed by criminals.
A group known as the "Shadow Brokers" claimed to have hacked the NSA, stealing sophisticated malware and auctioning it off for a reported $550 million. Edward Snowden confirmed the legitimacy of the hack, which some speculate could be an "insurance policy" for the CIA or Clinton campaign. Media coverage of the event on CNN was criticized for running targeted advertisements for Microsoft's cyber security solutions alongside the news report.
