Are We Facing an "Electronic Pearl Harbor"?

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In this article the writer studies conflicting opinions on whether an "electronic Pearl Harbor" is a real threat to computer usage. The writer examines the issue of computer security. The overstatement of computer viruses is examined in this paper. The writer concludes that an 'electronic Pearl Harbor' attack is unlikely.

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"When Pearl Harbor was bombed, the enemy's trump card was the element of surprise. That added to the heinous nature of the vicious attack on a peaceful harbor raised the ire of millions around the world. The enemy was subsequently soundly defeated but the fear instilled in the hearts of many by that surprise vicious attack has never been completely erased. The possibility of another Pearl Harbor has never been far from their thoughts. In 'Alvin and Heidi' Toffler wrote ... "

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