As concerns about cybercrime continue to grow in Mississippi, the state’s lieutenant governor has announced a new select committee focused on protecting government systems, providing more resources to law enforcement, and reviewing penalties for cybercriminals. Delbert Hosemann, a Republican who oversees the Senate, announced Thursday plans for the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity. The select committee will be co-chaired by Sens. The committee will begin holding hearings this fall before developing recommendations to be considered by the full Senate during the 2027 legislative session. The announcement comes as FBI data shows a sharp national increase in cybercrime losses in recent years.