President Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday to warn him that he must "take action" against
hackers
who launch cyberattacks from his country, indicating that the United States reserves the right to "defend its people and its key infrastructures, "according to The Associated Press news agency.
The conversation came less than a month after the two leaders met in Switzerland, where Biden has already criticized cyber attacks on US companies and infrastructure from Russia.
A few days ago, a new
ransomware
attack
- data hijacking - linked to the Russian-based hacker group REvil, hijacked the computers of hundreds of companies around the world.
The White House reported Friday that "Biden stressed [to Putin] the need for Russia to take steps to disrupt the
ransomware
groups
operating in that country, and emphasized that he is committed to continued engagement on the broader threat it poses. the
ransomware
".
"The president reiterated that the United States will take all necessary measures to defend its people and its critical infrastructures in the face of this continuing challenge," the White House concluded.
