Don't say we didn't warn you: At some point in the next decade, there will be a "devastating attack" on the Internet or power grid. . That scenario was deemed most plausible by 1,300 technology experts and scholars in a survey released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Other predictions that drew the most agreement: • We'll be watched more closely by government and businesses through computing devices embedded in clothes, appliances, cars and phones. • Most students will spend part of their day in "virtual classes," grouped online with others who share their abilities and interests. • And the boundaries between work and leisure will be blurred - in other words, expect to hear from your boss anytime, anywhere. The link for this article located at BRIAN KLADKO is no longer available. . Analysts warn that a catastrophic digital assault may disrupt the U.S. financial landscape, based on the latest poll results.. Cyberterrorism Threat, Economic Ramifications, Technology Predictions. . Joe Shakespeare
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