NSA discloses hacking methods it claims are used by Russia

The U.S. has long accused Russia of using and tolerating cyberattacks for espionage, spreading disinformation, and the disruption of governments and key infrastructure.

In a statement, NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce said the campaign was "likely ongoing, on a global scale." Brute force attacks involve the automated spraying of sites with potential passwords until hackers gain access. The advisory urges companies to adopt methods long urged by experts as common-sense cyber hygiene, including the use of multi-factor authentication and mandating strong passwords.