Alexander, Steve,
The Cyberterror Scare. Steve Alexander. - Star Tribune, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 67, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: The Cyberterror Scare, Feb. 13, 2003; pp. D1-D2.
"For years, government Internet experts have warned a 'cyberterrorism' attack could steal national secrets, interrupt electric power, disrupt flight control systems, or worse, amounting to 'an electronic Pearl Harbor.' But these days, a less alarmist viewpoint is emerging from experts who say the comparison is overblown." (STAR TRIBUNE) This article examines opposing viewpoints concerning the possibility of a cyberterror attack, some saying it is nearly impossible and would have minimal impact, others saying it is a definite possibility and would disrupt the U.S. economy.
1522-3264;
Computer hackers
Cyberterrorism
Infrastructure (Economics)
Internet--Security measures
Terrorism--Forecasting
AC1.S5
050
The Cyberterror Scare. Steve Alexander. - Star Tribune, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 67, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: The Cyberterror Scare, Feb. 13, 2003; pp. D1-D2.
"For years, government Internet experts have warned a 'cyberterrorism' attack could steal national secrets, interrupt electric power, disrupt flight control systems, or worse, amounting to 'an electronic Pearl Harbor.' But these days, a less alarmist viewpoint is emerging from experts who say the comparison is overblown." (STAR TRIBUNE) This article examines opposing viewpoints concerning the possibility of a cyberterror attack, some saying it is nearly impossible and would have minimal impact, others saying it is a definite possibility and would disrupt the U.S. economy.
1522-3264;
Computer hackers
Cyberterrorism
Infrastructure (Economics)
Internet--Security measures
Terrorism--Forecasting
AC1.S5
050