Cyber Nerds Have Been Attacking the U.S. Department of Energy’s Computer Systems

The U.S. Department of Energy has been hit by recent successful cyber attacks and needs to do more to protect its computer systems, the department’s internal watchdog said in a report Monday.

The report by the department’s inspector general did not disclose who launched the cyber attacks or the consequences at four affected locations.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has dozens of agencies, regional offices and laboratories. Among other tasks, it manages the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile through its National Nuclear Security Administration.

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