State sponsored hackers that is. With the US ever so reliant on the internet now, a major cyber attack on America's cyber infrastructure could be more damaging than a nuclear attack. In recent years it has been revealed that Chinese hackers have been infiltrating the countries most sensitive computer systems such as top secret defense projects, the UA electical grid and hundreds of attacks against government, and financial computer networks.
Its well known that the attack originate in China but the difficulty is proving that the Chinese government is behind them. Times of India
Cyber espionage and attacks from well-funded nations or terror groups are the biggest threats to the military’s computer networks, a top US officer said.
Gen Kevin Chilton, who heads US Strategic Command, said he worries that foes will learn to disable or distort battlefield communications.
Chilton said even as the Pentagon improves its network defences against hackers, he needs more people, training and resources to hone offensive cyber war capacity. At the same time, he asserted that the US would consider using military force against an enemy who attacks and disrupts the nation’s critical networks.
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I don't understand why ,when we have some of the best minds around ,we don't do the same thing to them ! Actively launch attacks on their systems ? It seems only fair !
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