US accuses former L3Harris cyber boss of stealing and selling secrets to Russian buyer | TechCrunch

US Accuses Former L3Harris Cyber Boss of Stealing Secrets

The Department of Justice has accused Peter Williams, former general manager of L3Harris' hacking division Trenchant, of stealing trade secrets and selling them to a buyer in Russia.

According to court documents, Williams is alleged to have stolen eight trade secrets from two unnamed companies. The DOJ made this allegation in a "criminal information" document, which represents a formal accusation of alleged crimes.

The document does not specify Williams' relationship with the two companies or the types of trade secrets, nor does it name the alleged Russian buyer.

No further details were provided by the Department of Justice.

Author's summary: Former L3Harris executive accused of stealing secrets.

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