Seems like they are trying to once again boost the Russian boogeyman by painting a picture of conservative attacks now.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-08-21/microsoft-says-russian-intelligence-tried-hack-conservative-groups-and-senate-staff

Microsoft revealed that at least two conservative think tanks and government sites used by Congressional staff were hacked last week as part of an alleged operation linked to Russian military intelligence.

Reuters reports based on on an early Tuesday morning Microsoft press release:

The software giant said it thwarted the attempts last week by taking control of sites that hackers had designed to mimic the pages of The International Republican Institute and The Hudson Institute. Users were redirected to fake addresses where they were asked to enter usernames and passwords.

Microsoft specifically identified six fake websites designed to mimic real sites created by a group known as Fancy Bear, identified by cybersecurity firms as a key group behind the alleged 2016 hack of the Democratic National Committee and said to be directed by Russia's GRU. Microsoft's statement said it gained control of the sites after it was given a court order.