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U.S. President Barack Obama Teusday reiterated his commitment to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity laws after the recent hacking of the U.S. Central Command and U.S. companies such as Sony Pictures, Home Depot and Target. Since Monday's hacking of the U.S. Central Command, officials have updated passwords and distributed tips addressing online security.
Obama is set to present Congress a legislative proposal Tuesday. He has set cybersecurity high on his 2015 agenda and considers it an area of cooperation with the Republican controlled Congress.
The U.S. Department of Defense has "thousands and thousands" of social media accounts, said Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steve Warren. The Pentagon considers social media a quick and effective way for military to communicate with personnel and families.
However, the hacking exposed some of the unique risks the military runs using social media networks. "We are certainly looking at our systems and will refine them as needed," Warren echoed.
Monday's hack did not lead to the disclosure of classified material said officials. Officials confirmed that hackers posted authentic but unclassified, information regarding current and retired officers as well as private email addresses. They also posted messages, including, "American soldiers, we are coming, watch your back."
Currently the FBI and military are investigating the hack.
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