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### **America Under Siege: FBI Chief Sounds Alarm on Cyber Threats**
In an unprecedented era of heightened threats to national security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray warns that the agency is counting on partnerships with private sectors to safeguard America's critical infrastructure from devastating cyber-attacks.
Speaking exclusively to The Associated Press during his visit to the Minneapolis field office, Wray expressed grave concern regarding the multiplicity of threats faced by law enforcement today. "I worry about the combination of that many threats being elevated at once, with the challenges facing the men and women in law enforcement more generally," Wray emphasized.
This dire outlook follows recent warnings issued by Wray himself, particularly following the October 7th attack by Hamas in Israel, which raised fears among U.S. officials about potential copycat acts inspired by radical groups like ISIS ("...the likes of which we haven't seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate years ago").
As if this weren't enough, the nation faces additional perils along its porous borders – exemplified by last month's arrest of eight individuals hailing from Tajikistan linked to the notorious terrorist organization known as the Islamic State Group. Furthermore, our electoral process remains under assault; just yesterday, it emerged that Tehran had masterminded a hacking spree aimed squarely at President Trump's re-election bid.
Director Wray acknowledged these pressing issues would necessitate collaboration across public-private lines. When questioned specifically about investigating high-stakes breaches involving political targets, he explained, “One of the things that we've been doubling down on with every passing day is, is on partnerships..." This synergy allows connecting crucial puzzle pieces "...to put the two pieces together to see the bigger picture."
Tragically, even amidst these existential risks lurks yet another menace close to home: targeted killings of police personnel. At present rates, an average of approximately one sworn-in protector falls every five days, leaving behind shattered families and communities. A visibly moved Director Wray lamented, "Such violence breaks my heart every single time..."
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