Flame: The Massive Stuxnet-Level Malware Sweeping the Middle East 224
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from the new-bad-guy dept.
An anonymous reader writes "Wired is reporting on a massive, highly sophisticated piece of malware has been newly found infecting systems in Iran and elsewhere and is believed to be part of a well-coordinated, ongoing, state-run cyberespionage operation. Kaspersky Lab, the company that discovered the malware, has a FAQ with more details."
Re:FAQs /.ed (Score:4, Informative)
Re:FAQs /.ed (Score:4, Informative)
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/256370/researchers_identify_stuxnetlike_cyberespionage_malware_called_flame.html [pcworld.com]
Re:Kaspersky Again (Score:4, Informative)
According to PCworld, (yaya, whatever) it's the third: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/256370/researchers_identify_stuxnetlike_cyberespionage_malware_called_flame.html [pcworld.com]
Re:Kaspersky Again (Score:3, Informative)
Holy crap dude - can you understand the difference between understanding what your opponents are up to, and technical details and specs of your gadgetry? One is something that is crucial towards formulating an effective strategy, the other is crucial to formulating battlefield tactics. I'm sure you can figure out which is which.
Re:FAQs /.ed (Score:4, Informative)
Re:FAQs /.ed (Score:2, Informative)
According the fine article and the BBC report Israel were also targeted.
You may believe that was done to throw people off their trail - but it's disingenuous not to mention it in your accusation.