"Running head: THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICA 1The Biggest threat to AmericaStudent’s NameInstitution THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICA2The Biggest threat to AmericaThe threat of cyber Crime is continuously evolving. There have been many cases of cyberincursion that are both sophisticated and dangerous in nature. America’s vital infrastructurewithin public and private sectors has been the main target, and its combined effect is astounding. A considerablesum of money is lost each year to system repair costs. Most of these attacks bringdown vital systems, causing disruption or disabling essential activities in institutions such asbanks, hospitals, and emergency response. In other instance, computer malware such as theRansomware take valuable digital documentation hostage and claim ransom to set them free.This information is crucial, particularly for American institutions, since they are theprimary targets of these attacks. These companies are hit as they possess extensive trade secretsas well as delicate organizational data(Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2016). Universities arelikely targets as these are institutions that undertake relevant research studies and haveinformation that is essential for development. These attacks are difficult to forestall since thenature of intrusion is evolving. Organizations and institutions are facedwith the likelihood of notbeing able to gain access to vital data. This translates to forfeiture of valuable information,disruption of daily operations or financial loss as a result of the recovery of infringed systems. There are various ways to ensure computers and associated systems are well protected.The FBI recommends Computer firewalls to be kept running at all times to keep attackers out.This level of protection is useful for those with personal computers (Federal Bureau of THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICA3Investigation, 2016). Organizations keen to ensure the security of their systems should invest insound antimalware software, ensure operating systems remain updated. Furthermore, computersshould be shut down when they are not in use. This information should be shared with others who are not well aware of theirvulnerability to Cyber attacks. Adopting these measures will minimize chances that computersystems are breached. THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICA4ReferencesFederal Bureau of Investigation..(2016).Cyber Crime.Retrieved 2 October 2016, fromhttps://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber "