U.S. congressional hearing on cybersecurity addressed the need to strengthen U.S. defenses against foreign cyber threats. Committee chair Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) expressed concern over vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, calling for immediate action. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery described recent Chinese cyber incursions as “war-making actions” and proposed countermeasures such as disabling foreign cyber capabilities and increasing public-private cybersecurity investments. Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike reported a 150% rise in cyber intrusions over the past year, underscoring the urgency of raising the cost of cyberattacks for adversaries. The hearing highlighted bipartisan support for improving cybersecurity to protect national security and critical infrastructure.
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