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Electricity Grid in U.S. Penetrated by Spies
WSJ ^ | APRIL 8, 2009 | SIOBHAN GORMAN

Posted on 04/07/2009 7:38:36 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather

WASHINGTON -- Cyberspies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid and left behind software programs that could be used to disrupt the system, according to current and former national-security officials.

The spies came from China, Russia and other countries, these officials said, and were believed to be on a mission to navigate the U.S. electrical system and its controls. The intruders haven't sought to damage the power grid or other key infrastructure, but officials warned they could try during a crisis or war.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cyberspies; electricalgrid; intruders; penetrated
Just heard this as breaking news on Greta VanSusteren, Fox News.
1 posted on 04/07/2009 7:38:36 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
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To: sheikdetailfeather

I heard you the first time.;)


2 posted on 04/07/2009 7:41:03 PM PDT by bluecollarman
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