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Trump Inherits a Hacked America: Expert Analysis


Published on 2025-01-11 01:22:20 - Techopedia
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  • Chinese hackers infiltrate U.S. Treasury systems, prompting experts to discuss what Trump needs to do on Day One to stop overseas threats.

The article from Techopedia discusses the cybersecurity challenges facing the United States as Donald Trump assumed the presidency. It highlights that Trump inherited a nation where cyber threats were escalating, with significant breaches like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack, which compromised the data of millions of federal employees. The piece points out the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, often linked to state actors like China, Russia, and North Korea, and the growing concern over cyber warfare capabilities. It also touches on the Trump administration's initial lack of focus on cybersecurity, despite the critical need for robust defense mechanisms. The article suggests that while Trump's campaign promised to address these issues, there was uncertainty about how his administration would tackle the complex landscape of cybersecurity, including issues like infrastructure protection, election security, and the need for international cooperation.

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