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A directive from Russia’s domestic security service was part of a cache that was advertised online by a cybercrime group.

By Jacob Judah and Paul Sonne

On the popular messaging app Telegram, cybercriminals advertise stolen government documents from around the world. Intelligence briefings from Indonesia for $5,000. Diplomatic cables from Taiwan for $10,000. The identities of Iranian spies for $3,000.

Anybody is welcome to browse these channels. They are entirely anonymous.