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Donald Trump to order anti-hacking plan within 90 days of taking office

President-elect Donald Trump said he had a “constructive” meeting with members of US intelligence agencies on Friday and plans to appoint a team to give him a plan to combat cyber attacks within 90 days of taking office on Jan. 20.

Updated on: Jan 7, 2017, 07:44:42 IST
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President-elect Donald Trump said he had a “constructive” meeting with members of US intelligence agencies on Friday and plans to appoint a team to give him a plan to combat cyber attacks within 90 days of taking office on Jan. 20.

President-elect Donald Trump said he had a “constructive” meeting with members of US intelligence agencies on Friday and plans to appoint a team to give him a plan to combat cyber attacks (AFP File Photo)
President-elect Donald Trump said he had a “constructive” meeting with members of US intelligence agencies on Friday and plans to appoint a team to give him a plan to combat cyber attacks (AFP File Photo)

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“While Russia, China, other countries, outside groups and people are consistently trying to break through the cyber infrastructure of our governmental institutions, businesses and organizations including the Democrat National Committee, there was absolutely no effect on the outcome of the election including the fact that there was no tampering whatsoever with voting machines,” Trump said in a statement after the briefing from spy chiefs who have accused Russia of hacking to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election.

Russia denies the allegations.

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