"US Power Grid Modernization Efforts Intensify Amid Vulnerability Concerns"

Cybersecurity experts are warning about vulnerabilities in the US power grid as the White House announces efforts to modernize aging energy infrastructure. The initiative, involving the federal government and 21 states, aims to reduce power outages and improve the grid amid rising demand and severe weather events. However, experts stress the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent potential attacks from hostile nations and cybercriminal groups. Despite significant public investment, political and regulatory challenges may hinder the progress of these modernization projects.