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Michael W. McConnell: “America is unacceptably exposed to massive cybercrime, global espionage, and potential cyberattacks that would very…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
America is unacceptably exposed to massive cybercrime, global espionage, and potential cyberattacks that would very easily cripple our infrastructures.
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Michael W. McConnell

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McConnell warns about America's vulnerability to cyber threats.

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