Sophisticated cyber attacks are on the rise, most recently targeting federal agencies, media outlets, social networking sites, top corporations, and leading financial institutions. According to the U.S. government, China is by far the most significant perpetrator of state-sponsored cyber espionage, but other governments, such as Russia and Iran, are engaged in similar efforts. Whether carried out by nation-states, hacktivists, or criminal organizations, cyber attacks compromise classified information, intellectual property, consumer data, and business networks, putting our national and economic security at risk.
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