http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/06/60minutes/main5555565.shtml?tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel
I left my TV on after watching some football and ended up catching this story. It talks about the vulnerability of our power grids and the threat of hackers. It also talks about attacks that have taken place in other countries. It also explores the threat on banks and our information-based economy. Like most news stories, I'm sure there's some stuff that isn't exactly the way they make it seem, but it's an interesting piece.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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I saw this too, apparently Brazil was a site of two major attacks that knocked out power for two major cities. According to the report, there is major concern that the Chinese have already gained entrance into the power grid and the water supply companies.
ReplyDeleteOne expert argued that the United States has fallen behind in the technological warfare realm, and if not corrected, the United States could be in a dangerous position.