Sen Sgt at Arms: Cyber attack more serious than 2nd Jan. 6 event
OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 11:58 AM PT – Sunday, June 6, 2021
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is warning cyber attacks may pose the
greatest threat to our national security. During an interview on
Saturday, Karen Gibson said cyber threats keep her up at night, not the
possibility of another Capitol breach.
This comes as Democrats and the mainstream media are pushing for a
9/11 style commission to look into the Jan. 6 attack. However, in recent
weeks transportation systems, news stations and energy companies have
fallen victim to hacking attempts.
Gibson went on to say senators may have sensitive information in
their possession that they may not want exposed. “Members have sensitive
information that they would not necessarily want to have disclosed that
may be in documents. Much of what we do is public…and meant to be so,”
said Gibson.
Gibson was part of a team led by Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore that
were in charge of conducting a review of security at the Capitol in the
wake of the Jan. 6 demonstration. Since, JBS Foods and the Colonial
Pipeline have fallen victim to cyber attacks leading to a nationwide
shutdown and a rise in gas prices.
However, Gibson said she has a “highly capable” cybersecurity team that
is working to secure the Capitol networks and understand their
vulnerability. Gibson reiterated her stance saying, “I think whether
it’s ransomware or other cybersecurity threats, yes, I actually, again I
see cybersecurity as my greater concern than a mob attacking the
Capitol.”
