The US commerce secretary appealed on June 6, 2021 for vigilance from the private sector in the face of increasingly serious cyberattacks, saying the threat is "here to stay" and may even worsen. AFP FILE PHOTONEW YORK: The US commerce secretary appealed on Sunday (Monday in Manila) for vigilance from the private sector in the face of increasingly serious cyberattacks, saying the threat is "here to stay" and may even worsen. Analysts say the hackers behind a series of recent cyberattacks - targeting a major US oil pipeline, a global meatpacking giant and even the Irish health service - are likely based in Russia. Raimondo, asked whether the United States should be taking a more aggressive stance on cyberattacks - even perhaps contemplate military action - replied that "all options are on the table." Mark Warner, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, called on Sunday on NBC for greater transparency - requiring companies to report cyberattacks - and for the establishment of international norms.

Source: Manila Times June 07, 2021 17:03 UTC