Comments on: Government Computers Under Attack

Authorities Are Making Plans To Protect Online Systems From Hackers, Spies And Terrorists

[zunipus]

Please forgive me for being obvious, but apparently this is not clear to our government: A great first and fundamental step in dropping computer vulnerability by orders of magnitude in the USA is to stop using Microsoft Windows. No, there is no perfect operating system. But there is such a thing as a terrible operating system.

[kgcoleman1]

Over 120 countries are currently developing cyber weapons. In 1998 North Korea created Unit 121 their cyber attack unit and China has over 30,000 volunteer cyber soldiers plus their full time military units. We need to accelerate the development of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. Every computer is a potential weapon that can be turned against the United States. Yes even the ones within our country. As the former Chief Strategist of Netscape, I want to express my deep concern the private sector is not doing enough to protect our critical information infrastructure and financial networks. We must take this threat seriously!