Cloud computing: Why a major cyber-attack could be as costly as a hurricane

The economic costs of a large cyber-attack could be as large as the impact of a major natural disaster. The destructive tropical cyclone hurricane Katrina hit the US in 2005, causing $108bn in damage — but that could be exceeded by the cost of a major cyber-attack, according to one expert.

Source: Cloud computing: Why a major cyber-attack could be as costly as a hurricane | ZDNet