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

Is the U.S. Power Grid Vulnerable?

Published October 25, 2013 4:01AM (EDT)

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