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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Trump Says He "Could" Talk To Putin About Russia Hacking US Court System
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged reports that Russian actors may have breached the federal court's electronic filing system, saying he "could" bring up the issue with their leader, Vladimir Putin, during their upcoming meeting in Alaska. "I guess I could, are you surprised?" Trump said during a press event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, when asked if he would raise the matter with Putin. "They hack in, that's what they do. They're good at it, we're good at it, we're actually better at it." #WATCH | On reports of Russia suspected to be behind hack of US federal court filing system and if would bring it up when he meets President Putin later this week, US President Donald Trump says, "I guess I hack in, that's what they do. They are good at it. We are… — ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2025 Trump and the Russian President are scheduled to meet on August 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, in what the White House describes as a "listening exercise" to gauge Moscow's willingness to end the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that hackers linked to Russia "compromised" sealed court records, including sensitive documents related to national security cases. Some targeted files involved mid-level criminal cases in New York City and other jurisdictions, with several concerning individuals of Russian and Eastern European origin. The hack is believed to be part of a years-long campaign, the paper said. The breach affected the judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, which stores both public and sealed documents, as well as the PACER system used for public access. Officials fear the intrusion could expose witnesses in criminal trials, including those involving Latin American drug cartels. According to Politico, investigators believe the attackers exploited long-standing vulnerabilities first identified in 2020. The Administrative Office of the US Courts confirmed it is taking "additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents" and working with affected courts to mitigate the damage. An internal memo obtained by the NYT warned that "persistent and sophisticated cyber threat actors have recently compromised sealed records" and called the matter "urgent." This was Trump's first public acknowledgement of the hack. In the past, he has been reluctant to publicly confront Russia over cyber operations. In 2018, he cast doubt on US intelligence findings that Moscow interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
They're Good At It: Trump Reacts To Alleged Role Of Russia In US Court Hack
His remarks come ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15. US President Donald Trump has downplayed concerns surrounding Russia's alleged involvement in a recent cyberattack targeting the US federal court document system. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, the President responded to the claims without showing surprise or alarm, striking a dismissive tone just days before his scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. When asked to comment on the reports, Trump replied bluntly, 'Are you surprised?" He was then asked whether he might raise the issue of Russian hacking during the upcoming Alaska meeting. Trump responded, 'I guess I could… They hack in, that's what they do. They are good at it. We are good at it; we are actually better at it. I have heard about it." His remarks come ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, where discussions are expected to focus primarily on the ongoing war in Ukraine. It is yet to be seen if this newly surfaced hacking incident could cast a shadow over the proceedings. The alleged breach was first reported by Politico, and later detailed in a New York Times investigation published Tuesday. According to the reports, hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, the same system previously compromised during a 2020 cyberattack believed to have been carried out by Russian state-sponsored actors. The breach reportedly targeted mid-level criminal cases, including several involving defendants with Russian and Eastern European surnames, particularly in New York City and other federal jurisdictions. Although the Justice Department has not officially attributed the breach to Moscow, officials have stated the patterns are 'consistent" with prior Russian cyber activity. Trump made his remarks during a press conference at the Kennedy Center, where he also announced honourees for a national cultural award. During the same event, he addressed questions about the upcoming summit with Putin, reiterating his intention to potentially hold a three-way meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, should the initial talks prove productive. However, Trump also warned of serious consequences for Russia if no progress is made on ending the war in Ukraine, indicating that diplomatic pressure could intensify following the summit. view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 02:04 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Trump says he may bring up Russia-linked hack of US courts with Putin during upcoming meeting
This marks the first time Trump has publicly acknowledged the hack since it was brought to light last week. The president has previously avoided public confrontations with Russia about its digital influence activities. During a meeting with Putin in 2018, Trump went against U.S. intelligence findings and asserted that Russia did not meddle in the 2016 presidential elections, despite evidence to the contrary. The latest hacking effort compromised the judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files — or CM/ECF — which allows legal professionals to upload and manage case documents, along with the public-facing PACER system that provides some general access to the same data. Officials fear that this breach might allow Latin American drug cartels to identify and target witnesses involved in criminal trials against them. Officials believe the hackers exploited basic and unresolved vulnerabilities in the court filing system that were first discovered in 2020. Following POLITICO's initial report, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announced that it is stepping up cybersecurity measures and is working with impacted courts to mitigate the impact of the attacks. Congress is also keeping a close eye on the incident. Lawmakers on relevant House and Senate committees were briefed on the hack in July, and will receive a further classified briefing on the incident when Congress returns from its August recess after Labor Day. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday blasted the judiciary for not doing more to protect their networks since 2020, telling POLITICO in a statement that 'like many Americans, I am sick of learning about hacks that could have been prevented with cybersecurity 101.' 'It is long past time to require federal courts to meet the same minimum cybersecurity standards as federal agencies,' Wyden said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
That's what they do: Trump on suspected Russian role in US court system hack
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility of Russia being behind the recent hack of the computer system that manages US federal court documents, including highly confidential files, saying, 'They are good at it.'When asked by a reporter whether he believed reports of Russian involvement in the breach of the US federal court filing system—and whether he would raise the issue with Vladimir Putin at their upcoming meeting on August 15—Trump said, 'I guess I hack in; that's what they do. They are good at it. We are good at it; we are actually better at it. I have heard about it.' advertisementEarlier, US investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that Russia was partly responsible for the hack of the US federal court filing system, which contains highly sensitive records, including information that could reveal sources and individuals charged with national security crimes, according to several people briefed on the breach, international news agency Reuters reported. The hack occurred on August 7, when the electronic case filing system was compromised, according to affected the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF), which legal professionals use to upload and manage case documents, and the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), which provides the public with pay-for access to some of the same case management system—which contains sensitive information about indictments and arrest warrants—has long been a target for foreign spies.- Ends
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Data breach: Russian link suspected in US federal court hack; sensitive information compromised in yearlong violation
ANI file photo Investigators have found evidence linking Russia, at least in part, to a recent breach of the computer system managing federal court documents, which compromised highly sensitive records, including information that could expose sources and individuals charged with national security offences, reported the New York Times. The revelation comes amid US President Donald Trump's scheduled meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska on Friday, where Trump intends to discuss his efforts to end the war with Ukraine. According to an internal Justice Department memo, court system administrators recently alerted department officials, clerks, and chief judges in federal courts that "persistent and sophisticated cyber threat actors have recently compromised sealed records," reported the New York Times. Administrators also urged officials to promptly remove the most sensitive documents from the system. It was noted that Rep. Eric Swalwell was behind many of the leaks and had to be advised to be more cautious, RT reported through a post on X. Officials briefed on the matter said documents linked to criminal activity with overseas connections, spanning at least eight district courts, were initially thought to be the focus of the breach. The breach affected federal courts in South Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and Arkansas. Chief judges of district courts nationwide were quietly instructed last month to transfer such cases off the standard document-management system and were initially advised not to share the information with other judges in their districts, as per officials briefed on the matter, reported the New York Times. It remains unclear who is responsible for the breach, whether it was carried out by a branch of Russian intelligence, or other nations were also involved. The breach was reportedly a yearlong effort, with some targets searching midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions, including cases involving individuals with Russian and Eastern European surnames. 'This remains an URGENT MATTER that requires immediate action,' officials wrote, referencing the guidance issued by the justice department issued in early 2021 following the initial infiltration of the system. Last week, the US court system administrators announced new measures to bolster security across the network, which include the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system for uploading documents and the PACER platform.
