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White House bans foreign-made equipment for power generation over cyber backdoor concerns
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The White House has issued an executive order banning the acquisition of foreign-made equipment for power generation above 69,000 volts, citing concerns about potential cyber backdoors and malicious access by foreign governments. This follows a series of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including water utilities and a British power plant, and growing concerns about state-sponsored hacking activity, particularly from Iran, Russia, and China. The order aims to bolster U.S. cybersecurity and reduce the risk of foreign interference in vital systems.
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