Tag: Russian hacks

This morning’s headline: Code associated with Russia hacking found on Vermont utility computer. Russian (and any others) hacking is a national security risk that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As I have posted previously the incoming Congress should work towards strengthening American cyber-defenses across the board. A code associated with a…

And no, this time I am not talking about President-elect Donald Trump. It’s the Russian Embassy! President Obama expels 35 diplomats in Cold War deja vu. As everybody, incl people, will be glad to see the last of this hapless Adm. I guess we don’t need diplomats anymore or ambassadors…

President-elect Donald Trump continues to pooh pooh the accusations against Russia for hacking the Democratic National Committee and prominent American politicians and elected officials: “It’s time for our country to move on to bigger and better things,” Trump said in a statement. “Nevertheless, in the interest of our country and…

Everyone keeps putting forth reasons why President-elect Donald Trump disbelieves the CIA report that Russia is behind hacking the DNC emails and servers. Mr. Trump continually denies placing the onus on Moscow. Some attribute to his lack of experience. Or his lack of understanding how hacking works. Or not understanding…

On Sunday, John Bolton, former Ambassador to the United Nations under President George W Bush, totally disqualified himself for a state department gig. While President-elect Donald Trump is personally in denial over the reported Russian responsibility for the DNC hacks, Mr. Bolton decided he had to be the fringiest of…