President Joe Biden warned companies that Russia could be planning cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure and urged private companies to harden their cyber defenses. It’s not the first time the government has warned of cybersecurity threats. The difference now is the war in Ukraine. So what does this mean for Utahns and businesses in the state?

Everyone should be taking care of their digital hygiene, said Brandon Amacher, director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University.

“Most of us have a Google account. Most of us utilize Microsoft Office products. Those are all targets that would be very appealing to the Russian government to go after. It’s pretty daunting,” said the teacher of cybersecurity policy and cyberwarfare.

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