Yes, I also wonder why? "Russian hackers" is popular catch phrase. Reinforces that idea that this is more play on the same notion. But on the other hand, maybe

Yes, I also wonder why? "Russian hackers" is popular catch phrase. Reinforces that idea that this is more play on the same notion. But on the other hand, maybe they were always a bigger problem and out of reach, and the agencies finally have an excuse to nab some while there is all the hype going on.