Electric Grid Hack Shows Need for Real Security

April 10th, 2009

Cyberspies from China, Russia and other nations have hacked into the U.S. electrical grid and installed software programs that could be used to wreak havoc on the system. National security officials warn the spies could try to damage the power grid during a crisis or war.This penetration shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, according to Cisco Fellow and Chief Security Researcher Patrick Peterson, because we all know there are a number of state and non-state actors pursuing U.S. intelligence and disruption of activities.

“The public espionage cases involving Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames are two of many examples. Today’s world is wired, and of course these groups have added electronic infiltration to their attack portfolio,” Peterson said. “The report Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency states clearly, ‘Cybersecurity is now a major national security problem for the United States’.”

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