US says Russia targets internet routers for espionage
(WorldNews Environment)

By FRANK BAJAK | The Associated Press The U.S., Britain and Australia have accused the Russian government of maliciously targeting global internet equipment for political and economic espionage. The governments said the Russian operations, which allegedly involve planting malware on internet routers and other equipment, could also lay the foundation for future offensive cyberattacks. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our new Morning Report weekday newsletter. A joint statement Monday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the U.K.’s National...