http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200409/kt2004090317214510230.htm By Yoon Won-sup Staff Reporter 09-03-2004 Incheon International Airport is highly vulnerable to online attacks from hackers and viruses because its computer network is shared by private airlines and tourist agencies located in the airport, according to the state intelligence agency. In a report submitted to Rep. Jung Jang-seon, the National Intelligence Service said that 7,345 computer viruses were detected May 3-4 in 116 firms operating within the international airport, including travel agencies and airline companies. The NIS warned that electronic glitches at the international airport could lead to devastating accidents, including flight crashes. ``There is a high possibility that Incheon International Airport will be exposed to online attacks like computer viruses and direct hacking,¡¯¡¯ a source at the NIS said. >From 2001 to July of this year, there have been 2,334 attempts by computer hackers at home and abroad to paralyze the international airport¡¯s online operations. The number of attacks has increased over the past few years, with 587 attempts in 2001, 680 in 2002, and 952 in 2003. Based on the report, the NIS and the lawmaker demanded the airport separate their Internet network from the private companies. ``It is astonishing that the nation¡¯s biggest international airport is exposed to computer viruses and hacking,¡¯¡¯ Jung, two-term lawmaker of the Uri Party, said. ``The airport must separate its online network from private companies and take drastic measures to improve airport security.¡¯¡¯ In response, officials at the international airport said they will remove private companies from their network as soon as possible in a bid to prevent a reoccurrence of virus attacks. ``However, we are having difficulty separating the systems due to shortages in budget and manpower,¡¯¡¯ an official at the airport said. Incheon International Airport had originally planned to finish work on improving its network by 2008. _________________________________________ Donate online for the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes - http://www.c4i.org/ethan.html
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