No that wasn't the Russians - that was China, North Korea, Iran or some kid in his parents' basement in Hackensack.
The article forgets to mention that cyber attacks are used because the origin carries a degree of deniability / ambiguity. The Russian "criminal hackers" are used because Putin denies they have any connection to the government. Exposing the truth reveals sources and methods...the perfect path to sew confusion in a free society while operating in a totalitarian one.
The challenge is how to respond - do you nuke them cause they hacked your iTunes? Chemical and bio weapons cause a similar - but more sinister - problem... this is my life every day, I can't wait to retire, 3 more months...