White House pledges to step up cyber offense on hackers


Silhouette of mobile device user is seen next to a screen projection of binary code are seen in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

WASHINGTON: The White House warned foreign hackers on Sept 20 it will increase offensive measures as part of a new national cybersecurity strategy.

The move comes as US intelligence officials expect a flurry of digital attacks ahead of the Nov 6 congressional elections.

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