FWD: 'Cyber Storm' tests US defences (against truth?)

February 13, 2006

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" Cyber Storm reportedly not only tested against attacks by hackers,

but also by bloggers - who deliberately spread misinformation in the

exercise. "

In the event of an actual emergency, who decides what is

" misinformation " and what is done about it?

--D...

'Cyber Storm' tests US defences

Vital US infrastructure including power grids and banking systems have

been put under simulated attack in a week-long security exercise

called Cyber Storm.

The war game drew in 115 agencies from the FBI and CIA to the Red

Cross, the Department of Homeland Security said.

IT companies and state and foreign governments also played a role in

responding to the mock attacks.

The exercise had given the US " an excellent opportunity to enhance our

nation's cyber security, " the US said.

" Cyber security is critical to protecting our nation's

infrastructure, " George Foresman of the Department of Homeland

Security added in a statement.

The US has been accused of being unprepared for a determined attack by

hackers.

Cyber Storm reportedly not only tested against attacks by hackers, but

also by bloggers - who deliberately spread misinformation in the exercise.

It was carried out on secure computers in the basement of the Secret

Service in Washington DC.

There was no effect on the internet.

The exercise was the latest in a series of simulated attacks,

including a gas attack on the New York subway.

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