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Biden specifically pointed to critical infrastructure, adding his administration would “deter, disrupt, and if necessary, respond to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure.”He made an appeal to the private sector, which is a crucial part of defending computer networks from attack, to harden their defenses if they have not already done so. “Most of America’s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector and critical infrastructure owners and operators must accelerate efforts to lock their digital doors,” the statement added.Some Russian state hackers have traditionally been more reckless in their attacks than those linked to most nation states. In 2015 and 2016, hackers working at the behest of the government turned off lights in Ukraine via hacking operations. In 2017, Russian hackers released a potent piece of malware called NotPetya that spread across the world and cost billions worth of damages.Subscribe to our cybersecurity podcast, CYBER. Subscribe to our new Twitch channel.Do you know anything about these cyberattacks? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, or email joseph.cox@vice.com.