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The government is asking companies to report cases and telling prosecutors across the country to coordinate and share technical information, all of it aimed at protecting the economy. By some estimates trillions of dollars are being lost after attacks, a price thats being passed on to you as consumers. Ill speak with a top Cybersecurity Expert in just a moment, but first, we begin with miguel almaguer. Reporter tonight the Department Of Justice says its elevating serious ransomware cases to a similar priority as terrorism. The biden administration also looking to step up Intelligence Agency Spying on foreign hackers, even mulling initiating Offensive Cyberattacks against hackers inside russia. U. S. Officials and other sources familiar with the matter tell Nbc News the controversial move comes after an urgent White House warning that no Company Or Corporation is safe. In the face of damaging cyberattacks a new white House Memo reads, the Number And Size of Ransomware Incidents have increased significantly. Business executives should immediately convene their leadership teams to discuss the Ransomware Threat and ensure you have the ability to continue or quickly restore operations. These criminal groups are able to make a profit off the backs of businesses, schools, local governments and more reporter calling Ransomware Attacks a threat to Core Business operations, not just data breaches, the White House says, the private sector has a distinct and key responsibility. Our Food And Fuel suppliers, Subway And Ferry operators, and today another hospital indicating theyve been hacked. Operating systems or data often held for ransom i think this impacts everybody. When you think about the national security concerns, the threat to our electric power grid, our Hospital Systems and our municipalities, were one step away from cities being plunged into darkness. Reporter while major corporations are often the target, small businesses are also at Risk Anyone who needs their data and can pay the cash is in jeopardy. The White House reminding big businesses and consumers back up data and Store Information offline, Update Security patches often, test your response plan, and use a third party to check your security. Tonight protecting critical cyber infrastructure with so much online on the line miguel almaguer, Nbc News Reporter im Jake Ward Tonight experts are calling it a hidden crisis across america. Cities and towns facing the threat of Ransomware Attacks here in San Francisco the Transit System was hit by hackers in 2016 hop on a train today, and Youll Wind up in front of other victims. This is the citys public Radio And Television broadcaster. They were hit in 2018, and it crashed their whole newsroom a couple stops away heres the asian Art Museum this was 2019. And they actually had to bring in City Officials to help them get back online. A top hospital was attacked too in 2020 ucsf had to pay a little more than A Million Dollars to get back some Research Data the criminals are so brazen some Offer Ransomware services for hire online, listing potential targets they can strike for affordable prices and if anything, they choose smaller targets for smaller paydays to avoid attention. Theyre starting to realize on the criminal side that we need to be much more careful who we go after because we dont want to raise that, we dont want to get international governments cooperating with Each Other to try and take us down. Reporter from groceries to gas to getting on a bus, ransomware is now part of american landscape. The Insurance Industry that covers cyberattacks is now estimated to be worth several billion dollars and really gives you a sense of just how big this problem has become kate it does jake, thank you. Earlier i spoke with chris krebs, who was the first director of the Nations Cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency. Why are we hearing about so many attacks right now . Is there an increase in attacks or are they just more visible to us i think its actually both. I think we are seeing an increase, particularly of Ransomware Attacks, but also its the targets. Theyre hitting the things that the Average American cares about, between gasoline and our Meat Supply Youve said that ransomware is a business largely funded by cryptocurrency is bitcoin empowering hackers to continue these attacks . Well, i think the real emergence or at least the explosion of ransomware coincides with the emergence of cryptocurrency it enables transactions, large transactions in the millions of dollars, outside of the normal banking regulatory process. And so you can send money to russia, for instance, and No One may see that, at least from a regulatory perspective. As we sit here in june looking ahead at the summer, what worries you the most whats the Nightmare Scenario well, i think theyre still going to pick us apart throughout industry in our critical infrastructures if we dont get on top of this quickly i was thinking back last year to some potential ransomware against voter registration database. And we saw hospitals throughout covid getting locked up. So those are the sorts of things that you could imagine. And thats why it really does need to be treated as a national Security Threat and needs to stop now. Now to the Covid Pandemic and that grim milestone. The u. S. Surpassing 600,000 Deaths Today by our Nbc News tally. But on a more hopeful note new cases are at the lowest level since March 2020 Experts Credit vaccinations for the turn with over 169 Million americans receiving at least one dose now under pressure to help the rest of the world the biden administration is starting global vaccine donations. Heres kelly odonnell. Reporter the President Out Biking today in rehoboth beach, delaware rolled out his plan to share americanmade Covid Vaccines, moderna, pfizer, and j j, around the globe after growing pressure to act. 80 Million doses exported by The End of this month we need to help fight the disease around the world to keep us safe here at Home Reporter as more americans roll up their sleeves, Today Covid cases here have fallen to the lowest level since March 2020 a sign, officials say, the u. S. Can turn outward with destinations announced today for the first 25 Million doses. 6 Million for south and central america. 7 Million to asia. Africa 5 Million another 6 Million reserved for allies in need the White House will rely on the united Nations Covax Program to distribute most of the vaccine. But Republican Senator Ben Sasse criticized u. N. Involvement, suggesting the u. S. Should get more credit this is a squandered opportunity to demonstrate american leadership. The united states will not use its vaccines to secure favors from other countries. Reporter this Vaccine Diplomacy is in high demand and carefully timed. The u. S. Is giving more than any other nation, and the announcement comes just days before the president makes his first trip overseas. Kate kelly, thank you. In just 60 seconds, a new Breakthrough Cancer Drug for men in just 60 seconds, a new Breakthrough Cancer Drug for men. Wealth is saving a little extra. Worth is knowing its never too late to start or too early. Wealth helps you retire. Worth is knowing why. Principal. For all its worth. 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Reporter the results out today are promising. The drug reducing the risk of death by 38 and Disease Progression by 60 does this have the potential to treat men with less severe forms of the disease it absolutely does. Reporter 15 months after the treatment dr. Morris still Cant Find Cancer in Michael Rosenbloom it really gave him his life back. And thats my hope for every patient. Reporter a Life Rosenbloom is savoring anne thompson, Nbc News, New York there are new Developments Tonight in a shocking shootout between florida deputies and two children Sam Brock has the story. Female has the shotgun in her hands stand by put the gun down now [ Gunshot Reporter the florida Deputies Ducking shots in this edited video from Volusia County are under fire from a 12 and 14yearold. Law enforcement barraged with 60 rounds in roughly a half hour. The sheriff says at that point No One had fired back dont make me do this dont do this. Reporter but once the children who broke into the house after fleeing from a nearby Group Home approached the deputies with a shotgun and ak47, the dynamic changed. These flashes of orange coming from the huddled deputies, and the 14yearold girl struck multiple times. Cease fire central shots fired. Reporter then the rush to save her life. Come on come on, sweetie whats your name they did everything they could to prevent either of these kids from getting injured they did everything humanly possible and Above And Beyond reporter the boy seen here with his hands up told investigators the teenager compared the situation to grand theft auto, a Video Game lets get them secured. Reporter shes now in critical but stable condition. While this morning he faced a judge. Charged with attempted Firstdegree Murder Reporter a reality that might have seemed impossible just days before Sam Brock, Nbc News, miami. Florida congressman Matt Gaetz is facing more legal trouble with word the Justice Department is looking into whether he obstructed a Sex Trafficking investigation. Pete williams reports. Reporter at issue according to a Law Enforcement official familiar with the case is a Phone Call that an exgirlfriend of congressman Matt Gaetz was having with another young woman. During that call, the official said, the exgirlfriend conferenced in gaetz and because that other young woman is a potential witness in a federal investigation of Whether Gaetz was illegally involved in relations with underage women, federal investigators are looking at whether the Phone Call could amount to obstruction of justice, an attempt to influence a potential witness. If someone tries to keep a witness from talking to Law Enforcement or tries to get them to change their story, thats the kind of conduct that can be obstruction of justice. Reporter a spokesman for the congressman says he pursues justice, he doesnt obstruct it. After two months, the statement says, there is still not a single on the Record Accusation of misconduct and now the story is changing again. A gaetz friend, former Florida Tax official joel greenberg, pleaded guilty last month to Sex Trafficking of a minor and has pledged to cooperate fully with investigators looking at Whether Gaetz was involved in similar conduct. He has not been charged with any crime and has denied all the allegations. Pete williams, Nbc News, washington overseas now to syria, where a critical Border Crossing used to bring aid for refugees could be shut down by russia Andrea Mitchell is there with exclusive access Reporter Tonight its the last lifeline for millions of desperate syrian refugees trucks carrying food, medicine, and barely a trickle of Covid Vaccine to people living in border camps. Their homes destroyed by ten years of civil war. With now russia threatening to close this crossing next month. They stand a chance of dying Reporter President bidens u. N. Ambassador Linda Thomasgreenfield arriving at the Border Today with more u. S. Aid. 239 Million its life and death. On top of war, which continues as we speak, theres covid. How does that add to the dimensions of this crisis for the refugees heres what i heard today. Its just another reason to die. Another reason to die. Another reason to die. So its just added on top of starvation, violence, desperation. Another reason to die. Reporter this is known as point zero. This gate is open. That is syria. Im standing on turkish land here turkey is working with the u. N. And the u. S. To try to keep this crossing open the ambassadors visit to spotlight the critical corridor she says russia cannot be allowed to close what is your message when you go back to russia you know, i think i have seen firsthand the importance of this Border Crossing. And you dont want on your shoulders the desperation of the people on the other side of the Border Reporter Desperation for syrians like nadia, now a refugee in Turkey Life is really tough, she said a crisis that veteran u. N. Aid Administrator Mark cutts says could get worse. The war continues, and people are still being displaced. A lot of people there are living in desperate Conditions Reporter the ambassador will now try to build international pressure on russia. So will president biden at his summit with vladimir putin. Kate all right, andrea, thank you. And up next, An Exclusive look at supersonic air travel. Plus The Very Best Summer Deals as Retailers Battle for your business. Your business. If you have obstructive Sleep Apnea and youre often tired during the day, you could be missing out on amazing things. Sunosi can help you stay awake for them. Once Daily Sunosi improves wakefulness in adults with excessive daytime sleepiness due to obstructive Sleep Apnea. 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