Mock Cyber Attack Shows US Unpreparedness

An anonymous reader writes with word that the outcome of the large-scale cyberattack simulation promised a few days ago isn't too rosy. From the Help Net Security article: "During the simulated cyber attack that took place yesterday in Washington and was recorded by CNN, one thing became clear: the US are still not ready to deflect or mitigate such an attack to an extent that would not affect considerably the everyday life of its citizens. The ballroom of the Washington's Mandarin Oriental Hotel was for this event transformed into the White House Situation Room, complete with three video screens displaying maps of the country, simulated updates and broadcasts by 'GNN,' an imaginary television network 'covering' the crisis."

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Re:hmm

[TubeSteak]

If you don't think so, the taxpayers here would surely appreciate you all returning the billions of dollars in foreign aid that we've been handing out for generations. It seems a mite hypocritical to complain about the lack of "neighborliness" of the US while holding your hands out for the money and other aid we dish out.

US foreign aid dollars are mostly a quid-pro-quo or negotiating tool.
We certainly don't do it out of the goodness of our hearts.

Re:hmm

[orient]

How does the foreign aid compare to the money made (stolen?) after invading sovereign countries and imposing humiliating trade "agreements"? 1:100? Less?