President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed an executive order that gives the Secretary of Treasury the authority to impose sanctions on entities found responsible for or complicit in carrying out a cyberattack harmful to U.S. interests. The Secretary of Treasury will have to consult with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General before enacting the powers granted under the order. “Starting today, we’re giving notice to those who pose significant threats to our security or economy,” said Obama.
Loading ...
Obama Draws Cyber Line in Sand
Posted by: Quinten Plummer April 2, 2015 05:00 AMPresident Barack Obama on Wednesday signed an executive order that gives the Secretary of Treasury the authority to impose sanctions on entities found responsible for or complicit in carrying out a cyberattack harmful to U.S. interests. The Secretary of Treasury will have to consult with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General before enacting the powers granted under the order. “Starting today, we’re giving notice to those who pose significant threats to our security or economy,” said Obama.