Mr.
Obama, president of United States, creates a new cyber sanction programs,
allowing government to sanction foreign hackers. According to Digital Marketing Agency,
this new law will pave the way for US Treasury
to target those attempting cyber attacks on US assets and infrastructure.
A statement released by the white house mention that this law
also give the authority of US Treasury
Secretary in accordance with Attorney General and Secretary of State to sanction individuals or entities that
provoke a cyber-threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic
health or financial stability of the United States.
“Cyber-threats are "one of the
most serious economic and national security challenges" that the US faces,
“said Mr. Obama.
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