Letter: Idea of cyberwarriors is scary

  • Oct 24, 2007
In regard to "Maj. Gen. Lord is a groundbreaker," OK, now I'm concerned. No, maybe even a little frightened. The image of some tech sergeant interpreting a flashing button on some automated control panel as a target and launching a cyber photon torpedo, making a direct hit on my Internet service provider, is entirely too clear. Can't happen, you say? Just be patient. We shoot ourselves in the foot all the time. Anonymous
U.S. Transportation Command

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