They could take down major network backbone's across the globe.
They could gather state and company secrets and use it for blackmail or other evil purposes.
I figured any attack would first begin with an attempted shutdown of electronic infrastructure. I figured an EMP, but it sounds like this could possibly be a cheaper way to do it if it's true.
I won't gas light you. I have no way to tell you if it is possible. It entirely depends how major network backbones network management programs are setup. Specifically what protocol are they using to remotely manage the routers, switches, etc across the globe.
Most... I would assume... are still using SNMP (in conjunction with other newer tools)
What does this mean in layman's terms, sir? What could be achieved with an attack like this?
They could take down major network backbone's across the globe. They could gather state and company secrets and use it for blackmail or other evil purposes.
I figured any attack would first begin with an attempted shutdown of electronic infrastructure. I figured an EMP, but it sounds like this could possibly be a cheaper way to do it if it's true.
I won't gas light you. I have no way to tell you if it is possible. It entirely depends how major network backbones network management programs are setup. Specifically what protocol are they using to remotely manage the routers, switches, etc across the globe.
Most... I would assume... are still using SNMP (in conjunction with other newer tools)