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Former CIA Chief of Station Dan Hoffman says ‘we still don’t know’ how much information Russians accessed during the attack. The recently discovered massive cyberattack on U.S. government and industry computer networks by a foreign adversary isn’t the first nor will it be the last such hostile action. While the Trump administration has strengthened U.S. defenses and revved up America’s cyber offense, it’s clear that the incoming Biden administration will need to do a lot more becaus...

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President-elect Joe Biden is considering financial sanctions and coordinated cyber attacks against Russia, according to Reuters. Biden on Thursday said his government would make the breach a "top priority" from its first day.  Bidens administration will be "imposing substantial costs on those responsible for such malicious attacks, including in coordination with our allies and partners," he said on Thursday.  President-elect Joe Biden repor...

Chris McGrath/Getty Images The White House was set to release a statement blaming Russia for the devastating cyberattack on the US government when officials were told to stand down, reported the Associated Press.  The reason why the statement was canceled is not known.  In a tweet, Trump said that China, not Russia, maybe responsible, contradicting his own secretary of state and top US officials.  Trump has long refused to blame or confront Russia for aggressive...

Donald Trump downplays Russia in first comments on hacking campaign SECTIONS Last Updated: Dec 20, 2020, 12:07 PM IST Share Synopsis Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that China - not Russia - may be behind the cyber espionage operation against the United States and tried to minimize its impact. AP Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that Chin...

White House ‘blocked government statement confirming Russia behind cyber attack’ Gino Spocchia © Provided by The Independent The White House reportedly blocked a statement that would have confirmed Russia was behind a cyber attack on United States government agencies, but Donald Trump has dismissed. His secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, had said on Friday evening that Russia was “pretty clearly” responsible for the attack, which is believed to be among the most serious ...

2020/12/20 13:45 Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States M... Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at Georgi...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United States with financial sanctions and measures to hobble the Kremlins ability to launch future hacks, his chief of staff said Sunday, as a GOP senator criticized President Donald Trump for having a “blind spot” when it comes to Moscow. “Those who are responsible are going to face consequences for it,” said Biden chief of staff Ron Klain. “Its not...

The chief of staff for President-elect Joe Biden says that once Biden is in office, hell punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United States with financial sanctions and measures to hobble its ability to launch future hacks.

Relief Reduced WASHINGTON - Senior lawmakers reached a compromise over the Federal Reserves emergency lending powers late Saturday night, overcoming a major hurdle that prevented Congress from completing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package earlier in the week, according to multiple sources. A last-minute roadblock emerged on Friday as Democrats accused Republicans, namely Pennsylvanias Sen. Tech Blame Switcheroo President Trump and his top advisers appear to be at loggerheads over who is ...

Trump downplays Russia, claims China could be behind espionage hack Updated Dec 19, 2020; Posted Dec 19, 2020 Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)AP Facebook Share Washington — Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested without evi...