US Cannot Stop Cyber Attacks: Director Of National Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12: U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair prepares to testify before the Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill February 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Blair gave a brief evaluation of current and future security challenges facing the United States before taking questions from senators about Iran, Pakistan and a variety of other subjects. (getty) (Photo from World Military Forum)

US Unable To Guard Against Cyber Attacks: Intel Director Blair -- Christian Science Monitor

Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testified Wednesday of the growing sophistication of cyber attacks. He also said that foreign terrorist groups are using the Internet to organize attacks, give instructions, and arrange financing.

The chief of US national intelligence warned Wednesday that America’s “cyber defenders” are not yet able to guard national networks against the threat of attack. The comment follows revelations that California-based Google and three major US oil companies may have been compromised by overseas hackers.

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My Comment: This is a very disquieting report. The US intelligence agencies whose focus is defending our computer networks receive billions in funding .... but they are still yet able to guard national networks against the threat of attack.

Makes you wonder where is all of our money going?