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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congress.govAmerica is unacceptably exposed to massive cybercrime, global espionage, and potential cyberattacks that would very easily cripple our infrastructures.
McConnell warns about America's vulnerability to cyber threats.
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