Sunday, January 16, 2011

Another Warning Of A Possible Cyber Attack On The National Grid

Leading Computer Expert Warns Of Cyber Attack On National Grid -- The Independent

The national electricity grid is wide open to a devastating cyber attack that could wreak havoc on the economy and make the 2008 financial crisis seem puny by comparison, a leading computer industry guru has told The Independent.

James Martin, who has made a fortune from making predictions about future developments in computers, warned that the only sure way of safeguarding the electricity grid against a coordinated cyber assault is to disconnect it completely from the internet.

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My Comment: James Martin is not the first to warn about cyber attacks against the national energy grid .... but he is someone who has dedicated his life to study these issues, and his observations should be taken seriously.

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