A lobbyist that worked for Exxon is under investigation over the alleged hack of environmentalists.

An Exxon lobbyist is under investigation for allegedly organizing the hack of individuals and organizations engaged in climate change activism. Federal investigators are probing the user of mercenary hackers to disrupt lawsuits. Investigators declined to comment on the extent of their investigation. Documents that were obtained through the hacks have formed the foundation of Exxon’s legal defense against governmental lawsuits.

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