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12/30/2018 / By JD Heyes

U.S. cybersecurity experts scrambling to thwart major attacks on power, water, gas infrastructure by “bolting on” fixes to old vulnerable systems

Crammed into a small building in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a group of about 50 cyber security experts and researchers are working around the clock to protect American infrastructure from debilitating attacks. As The Associated Press reports, much of what goes on at the Idaho National Laboratory, once known as the country’s primary nuclear research facility, […]

07/31/2017 / By JD Heyes

Why you can no longer put off prepping for hacks and takedowns of ALL U.S. infrastructure

Unbeknownst to most Americans, there is a conference that takes place in Las Vegas every single year that draws the most competent, capable hackers in the world. For four days they meet to discuss and demonstrate the latest techniques they’ve discovered (and likely used) to essentially disrupt as much of modern society as possible. In […]

04/23/2017 / By JD Heyes

Grid down in San Fran, NYC and LA – what happens when ALL major cities lose power?

A massive power outage struck San Francisco Friday morning, causing traffic snarls all over the city and sowing confusion. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the outage was widespread, hitting several city blocks, “from the Financial District to the Presidio, forcing the closure of businesses, a BART station, cable car service and a federal courthouse.” […]

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