In our digital age, communication networks form the cornerstone of our economy and our national security. That makes them a top target not only for criminals seeking financial gain, but also for our adversaries. America's enemies have learned that they don't need to launch missiles or deploy troops to harm the United States. Instead, they can use teams of skilled and well resourced cyber hackers to steal our intellectual property, to gather intelligence, and to hide within critical infrastructure to disrupt essential services, all while maintaining plausible deniability. (00:25–00:32)
CLAIM
Asserts that adversaries can harm the U.S. without traditional military actions.
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