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Bill aims to discourage nations from sponsoring cyberattacks

The Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act is a “small step” toward holding the Chinese, Russian and other governments accountable for cyberespionage. The bill would allow the U.S. to deny visas to cyberattackers sponsored by foreign governments and freeze their assets. Sponsors of the bill point at China as a major sponsor of cyberattacks. Lawmakers aren’t sure what impact the bill will have, but lawmakers will consider other options, including trade sanctions, they say. A representative of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., didn’t return an email seeking comment.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2133560/bill-aims-to-discourage-nations-from-sponsoring-cyberattacks.html

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