Note from the CEO: Everyone fears hackers and here at FintekNews, we are equally terrified of bankers (I swear we are not overdrawn). As the article points out, hackers are a real threat to the U.S. economy (or others), but as the current political news shows, even politics are at the mercy of hackers.
"(T)he US economy is facing two significant threats right now: the banks, and hackers. The first category is probably the worst, though, as they usually get paid to help economies go belly up with their mismanagement of funds. Hackers, on the other hand, try to create evolution out of the chaos that ensues after their work is done.
A press release issued by the Department of Treasury recently goes to show how cybersecurity is a top priority in the US right now. Strengthening cybersecurity defenses and making sure hackers have no chance of getting in are of the utmost importance. However, holding regular meetings may not be the best way to achieve that goal in the future."
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