Biden says huge cyberattack cannot go ‘unanswered’

US President-Elect Joe Biden delivers remarks before the holiday at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on December 22, 2020. (Photo by Alex Edelman / AFP)

Wilmington, United States — President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the perpetrators of a massive cyberattack on the US government must face consequences, and called out President Donald Trump over his response to the threat.

“We can’t let this go unanswered,” Biden said in pre-holiday remarks to the American people. “That means making clear and publicly who is responsible for the attack and taking meaningful steps to hold them into account.”

“This assault happened on Donald Trump’s watch when he wasn’t watching,” Biden charged. “Rest assured that even if he does not take it seriously, I will.”