President Donald Trump has authorized increased use of offensive cyber operations against U.S. adversaries. National Security Adviser John Bolton says the move will deter cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and other systems. Bolton: With its hands no longer tied, expect the US. to strike back more frequently. The move comes as intelligence warns of ongoing foreign operations aimed at undermining the 2018 midterm elections, including cyberattacks against voting infrastructure and computer intrusions targeting election officials. Trump: “We will continue to lead the world in securing a prosperous cyber future””]
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