David Hawkins Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Spies penetrate electrical grid: report • 1 hour ago WASHINGTON — Cyberspies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid and left behind software programs that could be used to disrupt the system, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The spies came from China, Russia and other countries, and were believed to be on a mission to navigate the U.S. electrical system and its controls, the newspaper said, citing current and former U.S. national security officials. The intruders have not sought to damage the power grid or other key infrastructure but officials said they could try during a crisis or war, the paper said in a report on its website. "The Chinese have attempted to map our infrastructure, such as the electrical grid," a senior intelligence official told the Journal. "So have the Russians." The espionage appeared pervasive across the United States and does not target a particular company or region, said a former Department of Homeland Security official. "There are intrusions, and they are growing," the former official told the paper, referring to electrical systems. "There were a lot last year." The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama was not immediately available for comment on the newspaper report. Authorities investigating the intrusions have found software tools left behind that could be used to destroy infrastructure components, the senior intelligence official said. He added, "If we go to war with them, they will try to turn them on." Officials said water, sewage and other infrastructure systems also were at risk. Protecting the electrical grid and other infrastructure is a key part of the Obama administration's cybersecurity review, which is to be completed next week. The sophistication of the U.S. intrusions, which extend beyond electric to other key infrastructure systems, suggests that China and Russia are mainly responsible, according to intelligence officials and cybersecurity specialists. While terrorist groups could develop the ability to penetrate U.S. infrastructure, they do not appear to have yet mounted attacks, these officials say. (Writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Jon Boyle) I have said this Many Times and People think I am Crazy, I have said that if Terrorists really wanted to hurt the USA, all they need to do is take out our Computers............................ This is STEP ONE for them...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 You know, you exactly right. This brings into light the reality of the subject. I'm no computer wiz, but I know they are connected toooo... well, you know, just about EVERYTHING now. Hopefully they don't hack my car and make it run off of four cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Authorities investigating the intrusions have found software tools left behind that could be used to destroy infrastructure components, the senior intelligence official said. He added, "If we go to war with them, they will try to turn them on." Does anyone else find that statement unnerving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Humm, wouldn't a good time to go to war with a country is when it's suffering from economic turmoil, lack of support from the world community, and led by a community organizer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Humm, wouldn't a good time to go to war with a country is when it's suffering from economic turmoil, lack of support from the world community, and led by a community organizer? AND when you can shut the Power off to all of the Servers so the Computers don't work................. This Country relies way to much on the Computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 AND when you can shut the Power off to all of the Servers so the Computers don't work................. This Country relies way to much on the Computer. Those servers are on UPS' with back-up generators I can assure you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 AND when you can shut the Power off to all of the Servers so the Computers don't work................. This Country relies way to much on the Computer. Fortunately I post to Team Shelby using smoke signals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Fortunately I post to Team Shelby using smoke signals.... I hope Grabber is on our side :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's ok, the backup is to switch to Mac OS X in the event of war. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's ok, the backup is to switch to Mac OS X in the event of war. :happy feet: Are you now trying to claim that a Mac is hacker proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 "I'm a PC" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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