Defense Secretary Warns Of Cyber Terrorism

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•41 Oct 12, 2012

Warning that Internet worms and malware could devastate the U.S. power grid, transportation network, and financial system, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urged the nation to invest heavily in cyber security to avoid an “electronic Pearl Harbor.” What do you think?

  • “Oh, boy. I’ll start being more vigilant when I’m fucking around on the Internet.”

    Tim Body –
    Prism Inspector

  • “Have we been changing our passwords? You’re supposed to do that.”

    Dixie Dudman –
    Furnace Mason

  • “This seems like a good way to spend all that government money that’s been lying around.”

    Roy Krepala –
    Systems Analyst

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