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How CIA, Mossad Used A Computer Virus To Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Program
The story of Stuxnet's development and deployment began years earlier. The inception of Stuxnet can be traced back to the early 2000s, during a period of heightened tension between Iran and Western nations over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Industroyer Malware Can Shut Down Electricity Distribution Systems
Slovakia-based ESET said the malware is the most powerful threat to appear since Stuxnet, the hacking tool used to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.
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Mysterious Malware That Can Dupe Industrial Plant Operators Discovered
The team from FireEye, a cyber-security firm, stumbled across the malware last year while researching viruses that attack industrial control systems.
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NSA Says How Often, Not When, It Discloses Software Flaws
At issue is the US policy on so-called "zero-days," the serious software flaws that are of great value to both hackers and spies because no one knows about them.
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Kaspersky Lab Reportedly Faked Malware to Harm Rivals
Two former employees said the secret campaign targeted Microsoft, AVG Technologies, Avast Software, and other rivals.
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Smart Gadgets From Guns to Cars Ripe for Hacking
The rapid growth in Internet of Things has opened up new opportunities for cyber-attacks and new markets for cyber defenders.
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Israel Denies Any Link to Reported Cyber-Attack on Iran Nuclear Talks
Security firms say the virus shared some programming with previously discovered espionage software believed to have been developed by Israelis.
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Cyber-Attack Targeted Iran Nuclear Talks Venues: Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky said it found the software in three European hotels used in the negotiations involving Iran and six world powers.
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Hackerone Turns Hacking Into Legitimate, Lucrative Work
A San Francisco tech startup that aims to become a mediator between companies with cyber-security issues and hackers.
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Symantec Uncovers New Spying Malware Regin With 'Stealth' Features
Symantec described the malware as having five stages, each "hidden and encrypted, with the exception of the first stage.
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Iranian Hackers Used Fake Facebook Accounts to Spy on US, Others: iSight
ISight Partners said the hackers' targets include a four-star US Navy admiral, and personnel from Britain, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Estonia Exercise Shows NATO's Growing Worry About Cyber-Attacks
The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia ran the "Locked Shields" exercise run on March 21-22.
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Cyber-attacks against US corporations on the rise
Department of Homeland Security said it needs to expand its cyber-security force by as many as 600 hacking specialists to keep pace with the rising number of threats.
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Stuxnet virus dates back to 2007: Symantec
Most Stuxnet infections have been discovered in Iran, giving rise to speculation it was intended to sabotage nuclear facilities there.
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Honeywell control systems vulnerable to cyber attacks: Researchers
The Niagara control system from Honeywell International's Tridium division are configured to connect to the Internet by default.
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How CIA, Mossad Used A Computer Virus To Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Program
The story of Stuxnet's development and deployment began years earlier. The inception of Stuxnet can be traced back to the early 2000s, during a period of heightened tension between Iran and Western nations over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
-
Industroyer Malware Can Shut Down Electricity Distribution Systems
Slovakia-based ESET said the malware is the most powerful threat to appear since Stuxnet, the hacking tool used to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.
-
Mysterious Malware That Can Dupe Industrial Plant Operators Discovered
The team from FireEye, a cyber-security firm, stumbled across the malware last year while researching viruses that attack industrial control systems.
-
NSA Says How Often, Not When, It Discloses Software Flaws
At issue is the US policy on so-called "zero-days," the serious software flaws that are of great value to both hackers and spies because no one knows about them.
-
Kaspersky Lab Reportedly Faked Malware to Harm Rivals
Two former employees said the secret campaign targeted Microsoft, AVG Technologies, Avast Software, and other rivals.
-
Smart Gadgets From Guns to Cars Ripe for Hacking
The rapid growth in Internet of Things has opened up new opportunities for cyber-attacks and new markets for cyber defenders.
-
Israel Denies Any Link to Reported Cyber-Attack on Iran Nuclear Talks
Security firms say the virus shared some programming with previously discovered espionage software believed to have been developed by Israelis.
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Cyber-Attack Targeted Iran Nuclear Talks Venues: Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky said it found the software in three European hotels used in the negotiations involving Iran and six world powers.
-
Hackerone Turns Hacking Into Legitimate, Lucrative Work
A San Francisco tech startup that aims to become a mediator between companies with cyber-security issues and hackers.
-
Symantec Uncovers New Spying Malware Regin With 'Stealth' Features
Symantec described the malware as having five stages, each "hidden and encrypted, with the exception of the first stage.
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Iranian Hackers Used Fake Facebook Accounts to Spy on US, Others: iSight
ISight Partners said the hackers' targets include a four-star US Navy admiral, and personnel from Britain, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Estonia Exercise Shows NATO's Growing Worry About Cyber-Attacks
The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia ran the "Locked Shields" exercise run on March 21-22.
-
Cyber-attacks against US corporations on the rise
Department of Homeland Security said it needs to expand its cyber-security force by as many as 600 hacking specialists to keep pace with the rising number of threats.
-
Stuxnet virus dates back to 2007: Symantec
Most Stuxnet infections have been discovered in Iran, giving rise to speculation it was intended to sabotage nuclear facilities there.
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Honeywell control systems vulnerable to cyber attacks: Researchers
The Niagara control system from Honeywell International's Tridium division are configured to connect to the Internet by default.
