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Former NTSB Chair James Hall appeared on news programs suggesting that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 may have been subject to cyber warfare. Hall questioned whether the aircraft was being remotely controlled, drawing comparisons to theories regarding the September 11 attacks.
The hosts analyze President Obama's speech regarding NSA surveillance, criticizing his use of 9/11 imagery to justify modern spying. They specifically target claims about bombs being built in basements and the threat of overseas operators shutting down the electric grid as manipulative propaganda.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid invokes the threat of an imminent "cyber 9/11" to push for the passage of cybersecurity legislation. Reid links the recent power outages in India to potential cyber vulnerabilities, though he also mentions unusual weather and global warming as factors. Critics suggest the bill is a cover for increased public surveillance.
Senator Joe Lieberman and other national security leaders are advocating for the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, using the term "Cyber 9-11" to describe an impending threat. A letter signed by Leon Panetta and James Clapper warns that the window to pass necessary legislation is closing. Critics argue the bill encourages invasive data sharing between private corporations and the government.
