Latest mass hacks highlight challenge for Biden administration

Facing a second major cyberattack in months, the Biden administration weighs options to protect its cyberspace, including "hacking back". — AP

The potentially devastating hack of Microsoft email servers, the second major cyberattack in months, adds pressure to the Biden administration as it weighs options for "hacking back" or other moves to protect cyberspace.

Security analysts say stronger actions are needed to deter the attacks which exploited vulnerabilities in corporate and government networks and opened opportunities for espionage and cybercrime.