Cyber-Terror: How real is the threat? Squirrels are more of a danger

I'd have to smile and nod politely if he told me that in person.

When a country must entirely cut itself from the internet to deal with incoming cyber attacks, I think the issue is much more serious that that politician understands.

For reference, take a look at Turkey. Anonymous hammered their systems until the government's only option was to completely shut down incoming internet access. That's always good for business, right?