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Concern About U.S. Cyber Attack Grows as Blackout Continues (sponsored)

Is the U.S. Power Grid Vulnerable?

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As we spend more hours in the dark, everyday citizens, news outlets and government agencies are wondering what – or who – is behind the blackout. In 2012, the nation saw a 52% increase in the number of cyber attack incidents and concern only grew from them. [1]

As more cities go dark and essential resources like water and food dwindle, government agencies grow more concerned about national safety.

By NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL


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