%0 Journal Article
%T Increasing Threats to United States of America Infrastructure Based on Cyber-Attacks
%A Robb Shawe
%A Ian R. McAndrew
%J Journal of Software Engineering and Applications
%P 530-547
%@ 1945-3124
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jsea.2023.1610027
%X The United States of America faces an increasing number of threats to its critical infrastructure due to cyber-attacks. With the constant advancement of technology and the interconnectedness of various systems, the vulnerabilities in the nation¡¯s infrastructure have become more pronounced. Cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, such as power grids, transportation networks, and financial systems, pose a significant risk to national security and public safety. These attacks can disrupt essential services, cause economic losses, and potentially have severe consequences for the well-being of individuals and communities. The rise of cyber-terrorism is also a concern. Cyber-terrorists can exploit vulnerabilities in cyberspace to compromise infrastructure systems, causing chaos and panic among the population. The potential for destructive attacks on critical infrastructure is a pressing issue requiring constant attention and proactive measures.
%K Critical Infrastructure
%K Cyber-Attacks
%K Cybersecurity
%K Cyberspace
%K Cyber-Terrorism
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=128784