The issue focused on computer hardware that monitors electronic devices for hackers. Computer experts say hackers could hack computers by scanning digital passwords or software passwords with scanners and keyboards. The hacking systems may even create duplicates of machines to steal passwords.

Since cyberattacks can affect electronics devices more than smartphones, laptops and tablets, technology companies like IBM have expressed concern about computer hardware devices being compromised in computer attacks. IBM wrote a letter to Congress earlier this month urging lawmakers to limit computer hardware manufacturers from shipping laptop computers without computers designed