Growing fears of technological disaster
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Vijay Garg
Contd from previous issue
This is a recent example of a software glitch, but this can also happen due to a computer virus attack or a cyber attack by an enemy country. It is possible that the situation may worsen due to the satellites through which internet or cloud internet services are being provided, getting hit by a solar storm.
To say there are anti-viruses available to protect computers from viruses, there are many measures to prevent cyber attacks, but what about other technological disasters when a simple activity like a software update can create such a big crisis.
(To be contd)
Contd from previous issue
This is a recent example of a software glitch, but this can also happen due to a computer virus attack or a cyber attack by an enemy country. It is possible that the situation may worsen due to the satellites through which internet or cloud internet services are being provided, getting hit by a solar storm.
To say there are anti-viruses available to protect computers from viruses, there are many measures to prevent cyber attacks, but what about other technological disasters when a simple activity like a software update can create such a big crisis.
(To be contd)