Cyber Threats

Cyber Threats

Some cyber security experts believe hackers may have caused the massive 2003 blackout in the Northeast.Two U.S. lawmakers recently alleged that Congressional computers were targeted by someone or some group from inside China. We talk about...

Some cyber security experts believe hackers may have caused the massive 2003 blackout in the Northeast.Two U.S. lawmakers recently alleged that Congressional computers were targeted by someone or some group from inside China. We talk about growing concerns over cyber attacks in the public and private sectors.

Guests

Paul Kurtz

cyber security consultant, formerly served as senior director, Office of Cyberspace Security at the National Security Council

Alan Paller

director of research, SANS Institute.

Stephen Spoonamore

cyber security consultant

Congressman Jim Langevin

Rhode Island, D, 2nd District

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