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Energy Sector in Danger of Cyberattack

By Steve Kovsky
2009-09-02

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A former Department of Homeland Security official is warning that the nations energy grid could be opening itself up to crippling cyberattacks. Greg Garcia, former Assistant Secretary of Cyber Security for Homeland Security, told Ziff-Davis Enterprise in an exclusive video interview that the energy industrys move to embrace so-called "smart grid" technology could allow hackers to disrupt our critical infrastructure in new and very dangerous ways.

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These commentors are clueless
You guys think our grid is secured, that the control centers aren't connected to the internet? You've got no clue. For years control centers have...
Posted At: 09-11-09
By: Utility Security Analyst
This Clown
... has no idea about what controls the power grid. He's trying to scare people into giving him money.
Posted At: 09-10-09
By: GridGuy
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Nice that he has started a consulting business to "warn" and "find solutions" to this "problem". What a nice guy! ;-) The power grid is controlled...
Posted At: 09-08-09
By: Anonymous
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Try tinfoil on top of your head. Really works!!! ;-)
Posted At: 09-08-09
By: Anonymous
i been fighting this worm since aug/sep 2008
of what i learned from this worm is that it is made with deep intent. one of the main goals is to remain undetectable. its not limited to...
Posted At: 09-03-09
By: Loni
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