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Retired General Warns U.S. Cybersecurity Needs Urgent Action

2/23/2025

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Retired Gen. Paul Nakasone sounded the alarm on the U.S. lagging in cyberspace, pointing to alarming breaches and ransomware incidents. He called for aggressive cyber strategies and attracting elite talent, stressing "persistent engagement" to fend off threats. At the DistrictCon conference in Washington, he also highlighted the looming risks of AI in cyber warfare.

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Story summary

Retired Gen. Paul Nakasone sounded the alarm on the U.S. lagging in cyberspace, pointing to alarming breaches and ransomware incidents. He called for aggressive cyber strategies and attracting elite talent, stressing "persistent engagement" to fend off threats. At the DistrictCon conference in Washington, he also highlighted the looming risks of AI in cyber warfare.