Rise Is Seen in Cyberattacks Targeting U.S. Infrastructure

"Rise seen": is that because they were not looking before or is there an actual rise?

Also, as this person's job status essentially depends on such a rise, I see this more as a vendor-pitch in government style: "There is a big problem out there, but you are very lucky! Because, behold, I am the right person (/have the right product) to help you deal with exactly this problem. And a 17-fold increase should also mean a 17-fold budget increase, right?"

Not trying to downplay the "cyber" security challenge in general, but always a little cynical about these kinds of articles...