WASHINGTON: The State Department faces thousands of cyber attacks every day, a top US official said on Friday, refusing to confirm that hackers who breached their system in November were reportedly still lurking in the network.
“We have robust security to protect our computer systems and our information, which includes access to an unclassified, open-net system,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.
But she acknowledged the attacks on an increasing list of public and private institutions were growing more sophisticated.
“We deal successfully with thousands of attacks every day, and we deal with them in conjunction with other relevant government agencies,” Psaki said.
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