It is a great example of how well Al-Quedah manipulates the media. There are more ways to wreak havoc than script kiddies and DOS attacks.
When was the last time you took a sample and tested for the presence of fertilizer *BEFORE* you let the truck driver put that diesel into your generator tanks? And did anyone else notice how the NY Times article gave some clear instructions on how to identify the building in Tribeca even though they didn't include the street address? The best defence against all of these potential terrorist attacks is to do what the military does, i.e. spread out. Never put more than a fraction of your eggs in one basket. Use the network to connect diverse and widespread assets so that they can function as a unit even though they are physically separated. This philosophy works whether your assets are combat soldiers or network PoPs. And again, there is a role for government here. How about tax reductions for companies who harden their networks by removing single points of failure that are vulnerable to terrorist attack? --Michael Dillon