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Cyber Volunteers Guarding Our Water | Science News
Cybersecurity heroes are stepping up to defend America’s water systems—volunteering their skills to patch vulnerabilities before hackers strike. Born from DEF CON in 2024, DEF CON Franklin connects experts with small-town utilities, offering critical security upgrades like multi-factor authentication. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s volunteer fire department, this grassroots effort builds community resilience while calling for government funding to ensure all infrastructure stays protected. It’s a modern civil defense: students, universities, and philanthropists rallying to secure essential…
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