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Could hackers break into the smart grid?

If the nation upgrades to a smart grid that digitally controls the nation's infrastructure, could hackers break in and sabotage the power grid, water works or military?
Written by Andrew Nusca, Contributor

If the nation upgrades to a smart grid that digitally controls the nation's infrastructure, could hackers break in and sabotage the power grid, water works or military?

A new 60 Minutes report shows that the U.S. isn't prepared for such a cyber attack -- which won't come with a bang, but a blackout.

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