Jul 8, 2021 3:28 PM EDT
A slew of disruptive ransomware attacks have rattled the U.S., including the recent massive breach of software company Kaseya, and a reported attempted hack on the Republican National Committee. In the aftermath, both the corporate sector and U.S. government officials are scrambling to address how Congress and individual businesses should handle the growing threat.
“We’ve got a moment in time where you can’t ignore it anymore,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at a June 17 press conference to unveil legislation that would target cybercrime. Graham said cyber threats should be considered part of the nation’s core infrastructure.