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Protesters could target computers
Danny Brierley1 Apr 2009
Financial institutions could face electronic attacks today with fears G20 protesters will target computer infrastructures.
Industry experts said activists could flood inboxes with thousands of emails or unleash viruses, costing firms millions and wasted time.
April Fool's Day is already a popular date for creators of illegal programmes that download sensitive information or take control of computers. One virus, known as Conficker, may have infected more than 10million computers worldwide and could affect Londoners today.
Philip Bousfield, of GFI Software, said the combination of April Fool's Day and the G20 summit presents a serious risk.
He said overseas protesters could disrupt big businesses without leaving their homes. He added: "Some of these people are highly intelligent and they might do something malicious."
Reader views (2)
In my opinion; Paranoia is really getting to the Government now; they are seeing anarchists and hippies under their beds.
The streets are flooded with riot police and London in a stage of siege.
I bet it all ends up another big political and expensive farce; time will soon tell.
If the Government has any good reason for their Paranoia; it will be at the next election; not before.
- Mickyinlondon, london, 01/04/2009 13:38
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Having the G20 Summit on April Fools Day is the ultimate joke. The joke being on anyone who believes this bunch of puppets are the real leaders of the world.
- David Moon, Seaford, East Sussex, UK, 01/04/2009 12:12
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