The memo does not say if the Russian spy service used a similar method. (fortune.com)
But according to the author of the memo, who is alleged to be a former British intelligence officer, the Russian spy service FSB found a way around the encryption feature. (fortune.com)
Ivan Pavlov, an attorney representing one of the suspects, although he did not identify which, said the charges were for treason, related to allegations the men had provided information to U.S. spy services. (fortune.com)