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Stuxnet
A worm (virus) that was designed to attack Siemens programmable logic controllers (see PLC) and Windows-based industrial software. First identified in 2009, Stuxnet infections were found in Iran,...
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Definition: Stuxnet
A worm (virus) that was designed to attack Siemens programmable logic controllers (see PLC) and Windows-based industrial software. First identified in 2009, Stuxnet infections were found in Iran, Indonesia, India and other countries with an estimated 100,000 computers infected. Most widely reported was Iran's nuclear generation program, which was damaged when Stuxnet caused some of its centrifuges to run too fast. See worm and SCADA attack.
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Stuxnet 2.0? Researchers find new 'cyber-surveillance' malware threat
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Symantec to Congress: 'Stuxnet beyond any previous threat'
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Stuxnet: A possible attack scenario
Symantec security researcher Liam O Murchu posits a possible Stuxnet worm attack scenario. His speculation is driven by the technical features of the sophisticated malware threat.
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Stuxnet: Future of warfare? Or just lax security?
The Stuxnet worm has hit the big time after Iranian officials confirmed that the malicious code was wreaking havoc at its first nuclear power station. Stuxnet chatter that started in July boiled...
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Windows systems at risk from Stuxnet attack
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60 Minutes: Stuxnet represents the new warfare
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CBS 60 Minutes: Stuxnet worm opens new era of warfare
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How SCADA highlights the futility of finding security vulnerabilities
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UK government 'planning to launch Stuxnet-like attacks' against hostile states
The UK's cyber-security strategy includes "proactive" tactics and "plans to deliver military effects" in order to authorise the use of launching Stuxnet-like state-targeted malware.
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Hungarian Lab found Stuxnet-like Duqu malware
The Laboratory of Cryptography and System Security (CrySyS) in Hungary confirmed its participation in the initial discovery of the Duqu cyber-surveillance Trojan.
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Stuxnet 2.0? Researchers find new 'cyber-surveillance' malware threat
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Panel: Security execs failed to learn Stuxnet's lessons
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Special Report: Stuxnet may be the Hiroshima of our time
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Microsoft delivers patches for IE, font driver; Puts Stuxnet to bed
Microsoft delivered a beefy set of patches addressing 40 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, SharePoint Server and Exchange.
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Iran: Yes, Stuxnet hurt our nuclear program
The Stuxnet worm got some big play from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who acknowledged that the malware dinged his nuclear program.
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Attack code published for unpatched Stuxnet vulnerability
Exploit code for one of the still-unpatched Windows vulnerability used in the Stuxnet malware has been posted on the web, a move that puts pressure on Microsoft to release a security patch.
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