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brant_point

02/21/12 9:21 AM

#222183 RE: internet #222181

Thanks Jas.

wavedreamer

02/21/12 9:30 AM

#222184 RE: internet #222181

internet,

Hackers threaten to turn off power

Tuesday - 2/21/2012, 6:47am ET

Hackers might be gearing up to shut off power in your office.
National Security Agency Director General Keith Alexander says the group Anonymous might have that capability in the next year or two. He hasn't publicly voiced his concern. The Wall Street Journal reports he's expressed the warning behind closed doors. But the idea might not be far fetched. Anonymous has already threatened to take down the Internet on March 31.


Experts say a hacker-induced power outage, though, would probably be limited.

This story is part of Federal News Radio's daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.


http://www.federalnewsradio.com/241/2755709/Hackers-threaten-to-turn-off-power

dig space

02/21/12 10:10 AM

#222189 RE: internet #222181

jas, yes, the development of the sandbox that Wave plans to play in is relevant. It is distinct from the playing itself, but it is part of the playground.