U.S. ↔ critical national infrastructure

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The U.S. is identified as the primary target for cyber threats against critical national infrastructure {fact:1, fact:2} and is actively implementing diplomatic and defensive strategies to protect these systems {fact:3, fact:4, fact:5}.

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Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders itprotoday.com ITPro Today 3 facts

claimChina may escalate cyber operations against U.S. critical infrastructure as tensions regarding Taiwan rise.

claimMark Bowling, VP of Security Response Services at ExtraHop, states that nation-state ransomware groups are actively targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, with threats expected to increase in volume and sophistication in 2025.

perspectiveMark Bowling recommends that the United States must implement more controls to prevent cyberattacks, specifically by investing in tools that improve visibility into critical infrastructure.

How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org CSIS 1 fact

perspectiveSome experts warn that the United States' emphasis on offensive cyber operations creates vulnerability if it is not matched by equal investment in defending critical infrastructure against adversary cyberattacks.