1. Peter Williams, former general manager at defense contractor L3Harris, pleaded guilty to selling U.S. national-security focused surveillance technology to a Russian broker over a three-year period.
2. The stolen cyber exploit components were meant for exclusive use by the U.S. government and select allies. Williams used his access to Trenchant's secure network to steal these components.
3. Prosecutors claim Williams sold these exploits in exchange for millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, with the Russian broker promising further payments for ongoing support. The broker is associated with the Russian government and is considered part of the next wave of international arms dealers.