Trump is rolling back restraints on US cyber warfare, and it could make an attack on other countries more likely
Get the Full StoryWin McNamee Getty ImagesDonald Trump has reversed Obama-era rules about how and when the US can launch a cyber attack, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The rules meant that, before launching an attack, agencies had to gain approval from groups across the federal government.
Removing these rules will make it easier for the US to go on the offensive, and could deter attacks on the US, such as election meddling.
Sources would not say what new rules might be introduced to replace the Obama-era policies.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly removed restraints on how and when the US can launch cyber attacks on its adversaries — and it could make attacks on other countries more likely.
Trump signed an order on Wednesday reversing a series of Obama-era rules, which outlined a process of inter-agency approval before the US can launch cyber offensives, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A North Korean defector's harrowing story of escapeSee Also:Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. have reportedly nicknamed each other 'Pooh Bear' and 'Junior Mint'Omarosa and Michael Cohen made secret recordings of Trump and fellow officials are reportedly wondering if anyone else did tooSarah Huckabee Sanders says she 'can't guarantee' that we'll never hear a recording of Trump saying the N-wordSEE ALSO: This FBI agent says terrorists are plotting to wipe out the 911 emergency system in an attack 'only limited by your imagination'
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