Government agencies hold the data that nation-states most want: critical infrastructure credentials, classified communications, and citizen records that underpin everything from benefits administration to border control. State-sponsored groups like Volt Typhoon, documented by CISA, specifically targeted U.S. Communications, Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors. For government, a breach is never just an IT problem; it is a national security event.
Government agencies face a mounting wave of ransomware, phishing, and state-sponsored attacks. Here is what the 2024 FBI IC3 data reveals and what agencies can do about it.