Smith emphasized that cyber security must become a key topic in international relations, stating, "I hope that the Trump administration will push harder against nation-state cyber attacks, especially from Russia and China and Iran." He highlighted the unacceptable level of attacks occurring and called for significant action against these threats.
Regarding the progress made under Biden, Smith acknowledged, "The Biden administration has made tremendous progress on the issue," indicating that while strides had been taken, further measures are essential to deter cyber aggressors.
Highlighting the ongoing challenges, Smith pointed out that the US is facing a significant wave of cyber threats, stating, "Ransomware attacks are often carried out by criminal gangs...but the Russian government...often tolerated...and in some cases even facilitated such attacks."
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