Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The threats to systems supporting critical infrastructures are evolving and growing. In testimony, the Director of National Intelligence noted a dramatic increase in cyber activity targeting U.S. computers and systems, including a more than tripling of the volume of malicious software. Varying types of threats from numerous sources can adversely affect computers, software, networks, organizations, entire industries, and the Internet itself. These include both unintentional and intentional threats, and may come in the form of targeted or untargeted attacks from criminal groups, hackers, disgruntled employees, nations, or terrorists. The interconnectivity between information systems, the Internet, and other infrastructures can amplify the impact of these threats, potentially affecting the operations of critical infrastructures, the security of sensitive information, and the flow of commerce. Moreover, the electricity grid’s reliance on IT systems and networks exposes it to potential and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, which could be exploited by attackers. The potential impact of such attacks has been illustrated by a number of recently reported incidents and can include fraudulent activities, damage to electricity control systems, power outages, and failures in safety equipment."

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Van Klaveren. Despite being colorblind, Van Klaveren joined the Navy in 1944 by cheating on his eye exam. After receiving basic training in San Diego, he trained as an LCVP coxswain and deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Lenawee (APA-195). He developed a rapport with the storekeeper, who gave him real eggs and fresh bread. Van Klaveren showed the storekeeper a picture of his beautiful sister perched atop a 1936 Ford. At Iwo Jima, a few of the men in Van Klaveren's party were killed immediately. Fearing for his life, he initially defied his commander's orders and attempted to steer his LCVP away from the beach, ducking enemy fire and steering blindly. He eventually landed his party and returned for another load of Marines amidst kamikaze attacks. Okinawa was an easier landing for Van Klaveren, leaving the Marines to contend with the jagged coral. After VJ Day, he was terrified of the throngs of Japanese gathered at1 Tokyo Bay, but they turned out to be friendly. Van Klaveren returned home soon after, and his sister married the storekeeper.