It's not difficult to imagine a future in which cyber attacks become more frequent or serious.
The cyber attacks in each example were not the direct causes of the ultimate outcomes.
Before Sept. 11, 2001, the highest annual figure for cyber attacks against the Pentagon was 250, 000.
Cyber attacks and the genetic engineering of dangerous viruses may require similarly focused, comprehensive approaches to defense.
Cyber attacks rank the highest likelihood although does not seem to be growing (see their Figure 1).
Facebook, Microsoft, the New York Times and other media companies have all faced cyber attacks in recent years.
However, when our infrastructure is online, it is also vulnerable to cyber attacks that could cripple essential services.
The hack on Mr. Angelastri's newsstand highlights another murky area of cyber attacks.
Kent County Council fell victim to dozens of attempted cyber attacks, it emerges.
Cyber attacks threaten governments, companies and individuals, which all rely on internet access.
But within weeks, the Pentagon is to announce plans to treat some cyber attacks as an act of war.
China denied the allegations, saying it was also the victim of cyber attacks.
" He added that "Chinese authorities make serious efforts in fighting cyber attacks.
The havoc created by cyber attacks is not only directed at, and felt by, a single organization and its customers.
This unchecked flow of data is a new source of sensitive information and creates security loopholes for serious cyber attacks.
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Of course the United States is also rapidly developing capabilities to counter-cyber attacks and to go on the offensive itself.
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With the diversity of devices, and an increasing reliance on open systems, the potential for more cyber attacks is growing.
South Korea has been hit by a series of cyber attacks which have targeted some of the country's leading websites.
However, sophisticated cyber attacks can be launched from anywhere in the world, and cover their tracks by using remote servers.
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These scenarios often involve hypothetical cyber attacks upon critical infrastructure leading to mass casualties and widespread disruption of daily life.
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Feinstein agreed with Blair's assessment that the nation was unprepared for the kinds of possible cyber attacks it could face.
Kent County Council has been victim to dozens of attempted cyber attacks and three bogus callers trying to access personal information.
Many security firms predict 2013 will bring a rise in cyber attacks on mobile devices in general, and smartphones in particular.
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China, which called the Mandiant report flawed, says that it opposes hacking activities and is a victim of cyber attacks itself.
The the New York Times has not been the only news outlet to report anonymous, evidence-free claims of Iranian cyber attacks.
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It's in the nature of cyber attacks that it's hard to know exactly who's responsible, but some response must be made.
It's because he's had these huge number of cyber attacks on Wikileaks and of course the organisation wants to defend itself.
However, other countries are concerned this could restrict their ability to co-ordinate responses to problems such as spam and cyber attacks.
McAfee makes anti-virus software that can be used to combat cyber attacks.
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