THREAD: Most Americans across party lines have serious concerns about cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems and view China and Russia as major threats, according to a new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC Poll.http://apne.ws/WVJTe2S
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Roughly three-quarters say the Chinese and Russian governments are major threats to the cybersecurity of the U.S. government, and at least half also see the Iranian government and non-government bodies as threatening.pic.twitter.com/k7mN4AjaSh
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The poll comes amid a wave of high-profile ransomware attacks and cyber espionage campaigns. The broad consensus could help legislative efforts to force critical industries to boost their cyber defenses.http://apne.ws/EdWnEpx
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Congress needs to step up. We need a department of cyber information, to stop hacking, upgrade security. We need laws which hold companies accountable for keeping our info safe.
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