Terrorists nearing ability to launch big cyberattacks against U.S.
Posted in: Legal, Privacy & Security at 06/10/2009 05:50
The biggest threat to U.S. computer networks is terrorist organizations that will purchase software code from cybercriminals to penetrate sensitive systems, a possibility that could be just a few years away, information security and former intelligence officials said on Friday.
Although enemy states often are blamed for cyberattacks against the United States, it is not common because political and financial repercussions dissuade most countries from launching a widespread effort, James Woolsey, a former CIA director, said during a panel discussion at the International Spy Museum. The talk was part of the launch of a new gallery on cyber threats.
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20091002_9081.php
