Officials Say Cybersecurity Hack Poses Grave Threat To U.S.

A cyberattack on government computer systems poses a significant threat, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator. The hack, difficult to detect and resolve, affected the Department of Energy and other countries. President Trump has not commented, while President Elect Joe Biden prioritizes addressing the issue. Microsoft also found and removed malicious software from its systems.

Which country is suspected to be behind the government computer system breach?

• North Korea

• China

• Iran

• Russia

What did the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say about the hack?

• It was found quickly and easily resolved.

• It was hard to find and will be even harder to undo.

• It posed no significant threat.

• It was easy to find and fix.

Which department confirmed it was affected by the breach?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Energy

• Department of Justice

• Department of Homeland Security

What was President Elect Joe Biden's stance on the breach?

• He blamed another country.

• He said it was not a priority.

• He ignored it.

• He promised to make it a top priority.

What action did Microsoft take after discovering malicious software in its systems?

• Quickly removed the malicious software.

• Ignored the issue.

• Asked for government assistance.

• Informed the public but took no action.