As ransomware attacks continue, so do NSA’s problems: opinion

The wave of cyberattacks has caused havoc in 150 countries. - AFP/file

The effects of this month’s global ransomware attack seem to be fading, fortunately. But a crucial question the incident raised is only getting more urgent. 

When it comes to online security, the US government’s priorities – preventing terrorism and protecting cyberspace – are in permanent tension. Is there a way to resolve it?