As Iran military situation eases, long-term cybersecurity threat remains in place

By Charlie Mitchell / January 8, 2020 at 2:06 PM
President Trump today suggested a de-escalation in the military confrontation with Iran along with new sanctions against that country, an evolving dynamic that may do little to diminish the lingering threat of cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. "Iran appears to be standing down," Trump said in a nationally televised address, in which he said the administration will be "imposing powerful sanctions" while also suggesting openness to a new peace process between the countries. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...

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