United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania Scott Brady, pictured here, confirmed that Russian attempts to hack Westinghouse Electric Company networks were unsuccessful.

PITTSBURGH — Russian efforts to hack into Westinghouse Electric Co. networks was unsuccessful, thanks in large part to the company’s cyber security system and their efforts to work closely with law enforcement throughout the investigation.

The company was one of many targeted by seven Russian intelligence officers indicted by a grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania for carrying out cyber attacks against organizations around the world, said Scott Brady, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

While many of these attacks were successful, Brady confirmed the company’s statement that no breach occurred, crediting the Westinghouse’s cyber defense systems and its efforts to notify and work with law enforcement.

“They have a robust cyber security defense in place,” he said. “That’s important for any of our corporate partners.”

The attacks against Westinghouse were conducted remotely from Russia, Brady said.

Robert Jones, special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, thanked the company for its cooperation with their investigation, emphasizing how essential inter-organizational cooperation is in conducting a successful investigation into cyber crimes.

“Effective resolution depends on early identification,” he said.

The seven indicted Russian officers are each charged with computer hacking, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering.

Read the full story in Sunday’s Butler Eagle.