International Spy Museum Opens New Exhibit “Weapons of Mass Disruption”

On October 2, 2009, the International Spy Museum will unveil "Weapons of Mass Disruption," a new gallery showing how a team of cyber spies, terrorists, or criminals, armed with weapons no more sophisticated than common laptops, can turn power lines into battle lines. The exhibit serves as a wake-up call about the importance of improving cyber security to protect America from a cyber attack.

The opening of "Weapons of Mass Disruption" which coincides with the beginning of the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Security Awareness Month, depicts attacks that have taken place across the globe including in Australia, Korea, and Estonia, providing a glimpse into the vulnerabilities of international networks. Through the use of multi-media, the new exhibit imagines the potential devastating impact of a coordinated attack - blackouts, the breakdown of water and sewage treatment capabilities, the crippling of transport and communications systems (including those of the military), the uncontrollable spread of epidemic diseases, the near-total cessation of economic activity, and widespread civil unrest bordering on chaos.

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