Russia hacks Pentagon computers

U.S. officials tell NBC News that Russia launched a "sophisticated cyberattack" against the Pentagon's joint staff unclassified email system, which has been shut down and taken offline for nearly two weeks.

The unnamed sources told the news outlet the intrusion occurred around July 25 and affected some 4,000 military and civilian personnel.

"It was clearly the work of a state actor," officials said.

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