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Cyber Attack or Media Hack?

Cyber Attack or Media Hack?

(Global Pulse: July 17, 2009) When hackers hit government websites in the U.S. and South Korea, was it a cyber salvo in a new form of warfare, or just hackers causing mischief? Some media went on a cyber field day, pointing fingers at that international bad boy, North Korea. But in this case, the hype may be more of a threat than the hackers. Hosted by Erin Coker.

Sources: KBS, South Korea; BBC, U.K.; CNN (Lou Dobbs), U.S.; CBS, U.S.; CCTV, China; Russia Today, Russia; Bkis, Vietnam

Cyber Attack or Media Hack?

(Global Pulse: July 17, 2009) When hackers hit government websites in the U.S. and South Korea, was it a cyber salvo in a new form of warfare, or just hackers causing mischief? Some media went on a cyber field day, pointing fingers at that international bad boy, North Korea. But in this case, the hype may be more of a threat than the hackers. Hosted by Erin Coker.

Sources: KBS, South Korea; BBC, U.K.; CNN (Lou Dobbs), U.S.; CBS, U.S.; CCTV, China; Russia Today, Russia; Bkis, Vietnam

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A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service.
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