Researchers urge gov to declassify cyber threat details

George Mason University researchers are calling on the government to declassify details about cyber threats. Jerry Brito is one of the researchers behind the call.

You hear a lot about cyber threats, but the warnings might not be helping. Researchers at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center say the government isn’t releasing enough evidence for you to make the best decisions about cybersecurity. They’re calling on the government to declassify details about cyber threats. Jerry Brito is one of the researchers behind the call.

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