intrusions

Myers’ vision for the area included reintroducing animals that had once been native inhabitants, including tule elk and bighorn sheep, and obliterating man-made intrusions, such as a rock quarry, petroleum waste pits, fences and roads.

They allegedly "conducted computer intrusions" under the direction of Chinese ministries and on their own initiative, and were "paid handsomely for stolen data".

Left unchecked, they warn, such expansions of police powers have historically led to privacy intrusions and mass surveillance, particularly in communities of color.

"In accordance with Treasury policy, intrusions attributable to an APT are considered a major cybersecurity incident," Treasury Department officials wrote in their letter to lawmakers.

Mead pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions against CrowdSurge, in June.