Over the past few months there has been growing concern over the increased frequency of internet hacking that has affected large U.S. companies and jeopardized the privacy of consumers. President Barack Obama plans to meet with CEO’s and corporate leaders to discuss improving cyber security. The President has already signed an executive order directing the federal government to address this problem, including a review our cyber infrastructure. It is hoped that the executive order will, among other things, facilitate, the creation of a system where the government can more easily warn the private sector of any potential cyber threats.
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