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Collins and King call for stronger cybersecurity in wake of Sony hack

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine are calling on Congress to pass cybersecurity legislation in the wake of a devastating hack of Sony Pictures, allegedly by the North Korean government. The senators, who serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said legislation is needed to stop future cyberattacks against the United States and protect the federal government and the private sector from hacks. The FBI on Friday formally accused the North Korean government of the massive hacking attack against Sony, which led the company to stop the release of “The Interview.” The satirical film, starring Seth Rogan, depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. President Obama said Friday the United States “will respond proportionally” against North Korea for its cyberattack on Sony. “The cyber attack against Sony, perpetrated by the North Koreans, is a stark reminder that adversaries who oppose freedom of expression and our way of life are increasingly using cyber weapons,” Collins said in a statement.

 

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