Hackers Are Multiplying and Targeting the U.S.

Editors note: This story mostly focuses on shoring up vulnerabilities of government agencies and large corporations, but small and medium businesses need to take the threat seriously as well. Here’s the story…

Dire warnings from Washington about a “cyber Pearl Harbor” envision a single surprise strike from a formidable enemy that could destroy power plants nationwide, disable the financial system or cripple the U.S. government.

But those on the front lines say it isn’t all about protecting U.S. government and corporate networks from a single sudden attack. They report fending off many intrusions at once from perhaps dozens of countries, plus well-funded electronic guerrillas and skilled criminals.