Now that everything's networked and process control systems are easy to hack, here's a quick-reference guide to figuring out who's behind each type of security incident.
|
EFFECT |
CAUSE |
| All dams east of the Mississippi open simultaneously | China |
| All bank vaults east of the Mississippi open simultaneously | Mafia |
| Your car starts broadcasting your emails and voice mails at random intervals | Anonymous |
| Local Redbox only dispenses porn | Malicious computer science majors |
| Toilets in middle school flush continuously | Bored middle schoolers |
| Wii controller can be used to make your fridge dispense lemonade ice cubes | Your kids (duh) |
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