The D.C Health Link breach affected members of Congress, seen here at the Jan. 7 swearing in ceremony in the House Chamber, as well as their families and thousands of people in the Washington area. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Hacker tied to D.C. Health Link breach says attack ‘born out of Russian patriotism’ The hacker who took responsibility for the D.C. Health Link breach claims to have targeted U.S. politicians out of allegiance for Russia. Mar 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens