White House comments on report that US hackers penetrated Russian networks

The United States will respond to threats in cyberspace, but has no intention of discussing the issue at this time, White House National Security Council spokesman Mark Stroh told Sputnik.

The White House commented on the announcement that US hackers penetrated Russian networks.

"The president has made it clear that we will take action to protect our interests, including in cyberspace, and we will do so at a time and place of our own choosing. In keeping with past public opinion, it should not be assumed that people will necessarily know what actions are being taken and what actions will be taken," Mr. Stroh said.

"We're not going to discuss potential answers, but let's just say this: some of the answers you'll see, and some you won't," a White House representative said.

Previously, NBC News quoted a statement from an anonymous senior representative from the US intelligence and classified documents department, saying that "US military hackers" had broken into Russia's infrastructure, including electronic networks, and were ready to "launch an attack if necessary".

According to Sputnik