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Iran confirms massive Stuxnet infection of industrial systems (Gregg Keizer/Computerworld)

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Gregg Keizer / Computerworld:
Iran confirms massive Stuxnet infection of industrial systems  —  Nation’s atomic energy experts met last week to discuss ways to eradicate worm, say reports  —  Computerworld – Officials in Iran have confirmed that the Stuxnet worm infected at least 30,000 Windows PCs in the country …

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Experts say Iran likely target of cyber attack – Owen Sound Sun Times

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A computer virus that attacks a widely used industrial system appears aimed mostly at Iran and its sophistication suggests a state may have been involved in creating it, cyber security companies said on Friday. Kevin Hogan, senior director of Security …
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Security Expert Surmises Stuxnet Worm Is Aimed at Iran, FT Says – Bloomberg

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A computer worm called Stuxnet, which targets Siemens AG software used to control industrial equipment, may be aimed at destroying a specific plant, possibly Iran’s controversial nuclear facility …
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