The Trump administration plans to spend $1 billion on offensive cyber operations over the next four years, focusing on enhancing the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's capabilities, particularly in relation to China. Concurrently, there has been a $1 billion cut to the U.S. cyber defense budget. Senator Ron Wyden expressed concerns that this funding shift leaves the country vulnerable to foreign cyber threats. Offensive cyber operations can include a range of targeted hacks and exploits, raising concerns about the risks to critical infrastructure and other entities against potential retaliation from adversaries.
The provision in the Trump administration's budget for "offensive cyber operations" seeks to enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
While $1 billion is allocated for offensive cyber operations, $1 billion has been cut from the U.S. cyber defense budget, jeopardizing national security.
Sen. Ron Wyden criticized the Trump administration for cutting funding for defensive cybersecurity, warning that increased government hacking will provoke retaliation from foreign hackers.
Offensive cyber operations may involve targeted hacks, zero-day exploits, and spyware deployment, raising the stakes for civil entities against nation-state cyber threats.
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