The 60 Minutes story is generating more scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125850773065753011.html

* NOVEMBER 18, 2009

FBI Suspects Terrorists Are Exploring Cyber Attacks

"The FBI is aware of and investigating individuals who are affiliated with or sympathetic to al Qaeda who have recognized and discussed the vulnerabilities of the U.S. infrastructure to cyber-attack," Mr. Chabinsky told the committee, without providing details.

Such infrastructure could include power grids and transportation systems.

The control systems of U.S. infrastructure as well as money transfers are now connected directly or indirectly to the Internet. Hackers have been able to penetrate computer systems running components of the U.S. electric grid as well as divert bank transfers.


Edited by Dagny (11/18/09 01:58 PM)