The Kremlin is preparing to launch a cyber attack against Russia after the US government formally accused the CIA of breaking into official servers and stealing confidential emails. Reports suggest the US may reveal the sensitive financial information of Russian officials, hack the Russian banking system or attack Russia's internal firewall. While the risks of a retaliation are high, Sean Kanuck, a former US intelligence official, has noted that the US will weaken the credible threat of its response capability if it does not undertake responsive action.
The CIA is preparing to launch a cyber attack against Russia after the US government formally accused the Kremlin of breaking into official servers and stealing confidential emails. Reports suggest the US may reveal the sensitive financial information of Russian officials, hack the Russian banking system or attack Russia's internal firewall. While the risks of a retaliation are high, Sean Kanuck, a former US intelligence official, has noted that the US will weaken the credible threat of its response capability if it does not undertake responsive action.