Biden Weighs U.S. Response to Growing Ransomware Threat

President Joe Biden on Wednesday discussed the possibility of responding to a spate of ransomware attacks against U.S. entities that are believed to be perpetrated by Russian-linked hackers, a growing concern for his administration.

Biden gathered members of his national security team in a morning meeting to develop a strategy against the attacks, according to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. She would not say if the administration has attributed the attacks to the Russian government or criminal actors, or if the U.S. has decided to respond.