US accuses Moscow of political hacking

The US government on Friday the Russian government for the first time openly accused of hacking into computer servers of political institutions and the leaking of emails.

'We are based on the size and sensitivity of these efforts convinced that only the highest Russian officials have approved activities,' said a statement from the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of the National Intelligence Director.

'Such activity is not surprising Moscow- the Russians in Europe and Eurasia similar tactics and techniques used, for example, public opinion influence there. '