The head of US Cyber Command says the US military has “taken actions” against ransomware groups, the first public acknowledgement of the offensive measures
Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, the head of Cyber Command, said a new cross-functional effort has been gathering intelligence …
“This really has to be a whole-of-government effort,” Nakasone said. “This is why the diplomatic effort is important. This is why being able to look at a number of different levers within our government to be able to impact these type of adversaries is critical for our success.” …
As noted below, CNN reported this summer that the US government had taken offensive action in response to ransomware, including compromising & surveilling cybercriminal networks, according to sources familiar with the situation. https://twitter.com/...
@thespybrief “[DIRNSA comments] signal that the US military's computer operatives have been increasingly willing to hack criminals, and not just state actors, who pose a threat to US critical infrastructure.” https://www.cnn.com/...
NSA director Paul Nakasone acknowledged for the first time the US military has taken action against ransomware gangs, @nytimes @julianbarnes report today. Sources previously revealed Cyber Command strikes on the REvil gang, and the TrickBot botnet. https://www.nytimes.com/...
NEW: In interview at @ReaganInstitute's #RNDF, General Nakasone acknowledges operations against ransomware attacks. @CYBERCOM_DIRNSA: “We have taken actions and we have imposed costs.” https://www.nytimes.com/...