Concerns

=Concerns (Rahad)=

Is there an over-dependence on computer systems?
List reasons why computer systems fail:
 * 1) over complexity of computer systems
 * 2) hackers invade system
 * 3) overdependency on computer systems, more things can go wrong
 * 4) blackouts
 * 5) Viruses, Spyware, Malware
 * 6) Hard drive failure
 * 7) Power overflow

State examples of technological failures that resulted in disasters: In August 2007, the computer system used by the US Customs and Immigration Service malfunctioned at Los Angeles International Airport. This rsulted in over 20000 passengers being stranded at the airport for several hours awaiting clearance to enter the country.

In July 2008, a faulty network card acaused by the US$100 million radar system at Irelan'ds Dublin airport to malfunction, causing delays for several thousand passengers.