Bill Whitaker reports on the proven capabilities of Russia’s hackers, who just a few years ago were able to infiltrate the computer network of a Kansas nuclear power plant.
Highlights
- U.S.
- cyber defenders say they’re bracing themselves with “Shields Up” initiative.
- The agency helps secure computer networks in 16 sectors deemed vital to national security, like energy, finance and communications.
- The Biden administration has been releasing sensitive intelligence and dire warnings that the Kremlin is preparing to launch a new generation of cyberattacks on American soil.
- This past week, the government issued an urgent warning about dangerous new malware that could cripple industrial systems worldwide.
- It comes on the heels of Ukraine withstanding an attempt by Russian hackers to knock out power to 2 million people in that war-torn country.