Security News > 2020 > December > Biden Says Huge Cyberattack Cannot Go Unanswered
2020-12-23 13:47
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the perpetrators of a massive cyberattack on the US government, unofficially blamed on Russia, must face consequences, and assailed President Donald Trump over his response to the threat.
"We can't let this go unanswered," Biden said in pre-holiday remarks to the American people.
"I see no evidence that it's under control," Biden said, responding to Trump's claim to the contrary.
Biden called the attack a "Grave risk to our national security" and criticized Trump for de-emphasizing cybersecurity during his nearly four years in office.
"This assault happened on Donald Trump's watch when he wasn't watching," Biden said.