Cybersecurity
Trump Eases Curbs on U.S. Cyberweapons as Election Threat Looms
- New strategy makes it easier for U.S. to launch cyber attacks
- Could speed U.S. retaliation for foreign election meddling
Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg
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President Donald Trump issued an order making it easier for the U.S. to launch cyber attacks, highlighting the potential for a counter-attack if a foreign government is found to try to meddle in congressional elections in November.
National Security Adviser John Bolton on Thursday announced the new American cyber strategy, which rescinds a Barack Obama directive requiring broad consultation among relevant government agencies before an offensive cyber attack could be initiated.