Ex-L3Harris Executive Charged with Selling Cyber Trade Secrets to Russia for $1.3M

Peter Williams, a former executive at L3Harris, has been charged with selling trade secrets to Russia for $1.3 million, raising concerns over national security and cyber intelligence theft.

From April 2022 to June 2025, Peter Williams allegedly stole eight trade secret documents from two unnamed companies, intending to sell them to a buyer in Russia.
The charges were filed on October 14 in Washington, D.C., highlighting the risks posed by insiders in the arms industry who may exploit sensitive information.
Williams sought financial gain for luxury items, including a house, while working as an executive at L3Harris, a key contractor for the Federal government of the United States.

Why It Matters

This case underscores the vulnerabilities within the arms industry and the potential for sensitive information to be compromised. As cyber threats evolve, safeguarding trade secrets becomes crucial for national security and the integrity of government contracts.