Cybergeddon unlikely, say experts!

[karl]

Cybergeddon, a complete take-down of the internet, is undoubtedly within the power of some nation states, but is unlikely, say security industry experts.

Bringing down the internet would not be in anyone’s interest, said Fred Piper, security consultant and former director of the information security group at Royal Holloway, University of London.


See full story here: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240173440/Cybergeddon-unlikely-say-experts

[Fractured Silhouette]

Unlikely, but not impossible.

It may not be anyone's best interests, but some men just want to watch the world burn.

[Jupiter]

i don't see any benefits from no internet. honestly.

[Sugaree]

i don't see any benefits from no internet. honestly.

Plenty of benefits, darling.

1. Restricting people to government regulated information

2. Keeping people from interacting with other areas of the world

3. Giving the state total control of how their citizens receive news and how they think

You have yet to read anything by Huxley or Orwell if you think this isn't a possibility.

[FreeFall]

The fact it's unlikely, doesn't mean anything. It's not like they're sitting there saying, "ooh! They say it's unlikely! Ok, let's never do it guys. That would make it 'likely', and we can't have that. Who wants Taco Bell?"

Though, this should help in reassuring/calming down those who are still on their unruly war path to save the web.