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In the past week, seven U.S. states have reported cyberattacks on their water facilities.<\/p>\n

Some in the cybersecurity industry suspect Iran was responsible. Is this a new element of the war between the two countries? And how big is the risk?<\/p>\n

Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre about the role cyberwarfare plays in military conflicts. They also discuss the latest from Ukraine, where a diminishing supply of air defense weapons has been unable to deter Russian missiles.<\/p>\n

Tickets for our live podcast taping at NPR headquarters in
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In the past week, seven U.S. states have reported cyberattacks on their water facilities.<\/p>\n

Some in the cybersecurity industry suspect Iran was responsible. Is this a new element of the war between the two countries? And how big is the risk?<\/p>\n

Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre about the role cyberwarfare plays in military conflicts. They also discuss the latest from Ukraine, where a diminishing supply of air defense weapons has been unable to deter Russian missiles.<\/p>\n

Tickets for our live podcast taping at NPR headquarters in
\nWashington, D.C., go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11. Visit this link then: http:\/\/npr.org\/sourcesliveshow<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Email the show at\u00a0sourcesandmethods@npr.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show\u2019s perks include archive access and sponsor-free listening. 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