Overview
Politico quoted Michael Vatis in an August 5 article titled “Democrats Fear ‘October Surprise’ as White House Ponders Hack Response.” The article states that dozens of defense and security experts from both parties are urging the Obama administration to take action if it concludes that Russia orchestrated a series of cyberattacks on the Democratic Party. However, action in the form of federal indictments might not happen until weeks before the presidential election that hackers may be trying to influence.
Mr. Vatis says, “It’s easier to level sanctions than to prosecute someone without jeopardizing intelligence sources and methods.”
The full article can be read at Politico.