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Ex-U.S. defense contractor head pleads guilty to selling trade secrets

Peter Williams stole $35 million in cyber-exploit software from L3Harris Trenchant and sold it to a Russian broker, receiving $1.3 million in cryptocurrency for luxury purchases.

  • Peter Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to stealing $35 million worth of trade secrets from his defense contractor employer over three years.
  • Williams admitted selling the stolen cyber exploit components, including sensitive national security software, to a Russian broker.
  • The charges carry a maximum of 10 years in prison per count and Williams could face up to $250,000 in fines.
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Former US defense contractor employee pleads guilty to selling hacking tools to buyer in Russia

An Australian man on Wednesday pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to steal powerful hacking tools from a US defense contractor and sell them to a buyer in Russia, the Justice Department said.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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