Biden tells US businesses to 'harden' defenses against Russia cyber threat

The US president warned the country's businesses to harden their cybersecurity as intelligence showed that the threat of Russian hacks are growing. — AP Photo

President Joe Biden on Monday warned of intelligence pointing to a growing Russian cyber threat and urged US businesses to "immediately" prepare defences.

"If you have not already done so, I urge our private sector partners to harden your cyber defences immediately," he said in a statement.