Damage, Not Theft, Likely Aim of Possible New Wave of Cyber-Attacks

A spate of recent probes may be the first step in an attempt to mount cyber attacks against U.S. infrastructure, according to a warning issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Computer systems in the chemical, electrical and water sectors could be targets. The nature of the probes suggest the aim of these attacks would be to gain control and to sabotage, not to steal intellectual property.