Chapter 61 (1/2)
The unprecedented hacker attacks in New York soon spread all over the world through the Internet, television, radio and other media. Major media around the world immediately reported on the incident, including Chinese media.
CCTV news channel gave an urgent report on the incident.
Zhang Wei sat in front of the huge LCD TV and watched it with great interest.
At this time, a male reporter with glasses appeared in the TV.
”Hello, I'm Zhou Haixiong from CCTV. I'm in the White House press release hall in Washington. In three minutes, the U.S. government will hold an emergency press conference here. The press conference was attended by the president of the United States, the Secretary of state of the United States, the director of the Federal Bureau of investigation, the director of the Department of homeland security, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and other senior government officials.
It is reported that the reason why the U.S. government held the emergency press conference is that New York City encountered an unprecedented hacker attack at 9:11 New York time. In a very short time, all the connected computers, televisions and other electronic devices in New York City were all paralyzed, resulting in incalculable losses.
Please see the detailed report from our reporter in New York
As soon as the picture turned, a female reporter appeared on TV.
”Hello, I'm Li Cui from CCTV. I'm here on Wall Street in New York to give you live coverage. At 9:11 this morning, New York City was hit by an unprecedented hacker attack. All the connected computers, televisions and other electronic devices in New York City were paralyzed, and ”Hello, world!” was displayed on the screen. In addition, those computers attacked by hackers have been implanted with malicious programs, and the data stored in the computers have been completely smashed and cannot be recovered.
Now, the whole new york city has been in a semi paralyzed state. Most government agencies and enterprises are unable to work normally. There are traffic jams, convenience stores are unable to pay bills, and small-scale riots have taken place in some areas. In order to prevent further deterioration of public order, New York City police have all been on the street patrol, in addition, the New York State National Guard has also been deployed.
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Three minutes later, as the press conference officially began, the news picture returned to the White House press release hall.
”In 2001, our compatriots, our lives and our cherished freedom were deliberately attacked by terrorists, and thousands of people suddenly lost their precious lives under the despicable and criminal acts of terrorists.
Eighteen years later, at 9:11 this morning, we were once again hit by a very serious terrorist attack. This time, terrorists used new means. They extended from reality to the Internet. They used hacker means to paralyze all the electronic devices connected to the Internet in New York City. The government and enterprises were basically unable to work normally, and the financial system was paralyzed, Transportation system, hospital electronic system, NYSE trading system and New York Times Square were also occupied by ”Hello, world”.
According to preliminary statistics, the direct and indirect economic losses caused by this incident to China exceed 150 billion US dollars and 600 billion US dollars respectively, and seriously threaten the personal safety of New York citizens.
Terrorists intend to lead our country into chaos and retrogression, but their plot will not succeed, and our country is still strong. The great American people have been mobilized to protect their country. Their attacks can paralyze our network, but they can't shake our solid national foundation or frustrate our determination to defend our country.
After the attack in New York, I immediately ordered the implementation of the government's emergency rescue plan, and the emergency action team will soon be able to get new york back on track.
Finally, on behalf of the U.S. government and on behalf of the entire American people, I solemnly declare that we will send all intelligence agencies and police agencies to fully investigate this incident, find out the culprit of this evil incident, and put it to law. Anyone who dares to shield the culprit will be regarded as the enemy and bear our revenge! ”
Just after the president's speech, reporters asked questions.
”Your Excellency, which organization or country do you think will be responsible for this incident?”
”Your Excellency, what will this incident do to the future strategy of the United States?”
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