The issue focused on the security of computer systems. The software does not use Windows technology, but instead is based on Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

"It was open to discussion and we were told that they had so many clients in their network and we would be put at risk," Kachur said. "We did not get a clear answer as to what this threat was or how it could affect us."

Kachur said he met with other PCBA members and officials from U.S.