A U.S. Justice Department investigation into a global hacking operation targeting climate activists has revealed potential ties to a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm that worked for ExxonMobil. Allegations suggest that the firm commissioned the hacking to discredit activists involved in climate litigation. While both ExxonMobil and the firm deny involvement, the investigation seeks the extradition of an Israeli investigator alleged to have orchestrated the hacking campaign. Despite the ongoing probe, there is no indication that ExxonMobil is directly under investigation by the Justice Department.
The U.S. Justice Department is probing an alleged hacking campaign against climate activists, with claims implicating a lobbying firm linked to ExxonMobil.
The alleged hacking was commissioned by a Washington lobbying firm working for ExxonMobil, aimed at discrediting climate litigation activists, according to U.S. government counsel.
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