Hackers reportedly wormed their way into the White intelligence system by breaching the State Department 's network first . Cyber - bandits took over a State classified email account and sent an email containing malware to White agents . Obama aide said congressional House in 2014 disclosed cyber intrusions that did not affect classified information . Six - inch probe reportedly uncovered evidence pointing to hackers working on behalf of Kremlin .
Hackers reportedly wormed their way into the White House system by breaching the State Department 's network first . Cyber-bandits took over a State Department email account and sent phishing email containing malware to White House . Obama aide said White House in 2014 disclosed cyber intrusions that did not affect classified information . Six-month probe reportedly uncovered evidence pointing to hackers working on behalf of Kremlin .