Biden Pushes for Cyber Warfare: U.S. Vows Attacks Against Russia

The United States has announced plans to launch a series of cyberattacks targeting IT systems linked to Russian authorities. This move is intended as a response to actions by Moscow, which the U.S. has repeatedly accused of cyberattacks—though, notably, these accusations have never been backed by substantial evidence.

The New York Times reported on the upcoming cyber operations. According to the published information, China will also be targeted, as it too is frequently accused of cyberattacks on U.S. networks.

Washington appears to believe that carrying out such retaliatory operations will clearly demonstrate President Biden’s stance on digital confrontation to rival nations. The message is clear: the U.S. will not hold back.

The first major steps in this direction, according to the New York Times, will be taken by the U.S. within the next three weeks. In addition to cyberattacks, the U.S. has promised to prepare a series of economic sanctions, which will also serve as a response to alleged hacking activities by the Kremlin.

It’s worth recalling that at the end of October 2020, the West accused Russian cybercriminals of hacking government systems. Representatives from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI confirmed the Kremlin’s involvement in this cyber operation.

That same month, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for cooperation with the U.S. on ensuring cybersecurity for both countries. However, the Russian leader emphasized that Washington had previously ignored calls to resume collaboration in the field of cybersecurity.

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