Biden warns Putin on Russian ransomware attacks

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Biden warns Putin on Russian ransomware attacks

BY MORGAN CHALFANT AND MAGGIE MILLER - 07/09/21 01:22 PM EDT
 
President Biden spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and urged him to take action to disrupt criminal groups operating in Russia that are behind recent ransomware attacks in the United States.

Biden also warned that the U.S. would “take any necessary action to defend its people and its critical infrastructure in the face of this continuing challenge,” according to a White House readout.

The conversation came after a ransomware attack last week on software company Kaseya impacted up to 1,500 companies, many of which were vulnerable small businesses in the U.S. Cybersecurity experts have attributed the attack to the Russian-based “REvil” cyber criminal group. However the Biden administration has not yet formally attributed the attack.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/562282-biden-presses-putin-to-take-action-on-russian-ransomware-attacks

[Kamaji]

I'm sure Putin is shaking in his shoes - from too much laughter, that is.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Didn't Biden already warn Putin?  Warning Putin a second time only demonstrates weakness and lack of resolve.

[Cyber Liberty]

I'm sure Putin is shaking in his shoes - from too much laughter, that is.

He probably needs new pants.  He laughed so hard his butt fell off.

[Kamaji]

He probably needs new pants.  He laughed so hard his butt fell off.

Probably!

[dfwgator]