Iran's nuclear agency trying to stop Stuxnet worm
Iran is trying to find a way to stop the Stuxnet worm from infecting its computers before the Bushehr nuclear power plant goes online in October. The ISNA report said the malware had spread throughout Iran, but did not name specific sites affected. Foreign media reports have speculated the worm was aimed at disrupting Iran's first nuclear power plant, which is to go online in October in the southern port city of Bushehr.Those who know what's being affected in Iran are not saying. Heh.
Iranian newspapers have reported on the computer worm hitting industries around the country in recent weeks, without giving details. Friday's report also did not mention Bushehr.
The Russian-built plant will be internationally supervised, but world powers remain concerned that Iran wants to use its civil nuclear power program as a cover for making weapons.
Iran denies such an aim and says its nuclear work is solely for peaceful purposes.
While there have been no reports of damage or disruption at any Iranian nuclear facilities, Tuesday's meeting signaled a high level of concern about the worm among Iran's nuclear officials.
The destructive Stuxnet worm has surprised experts because it is the first one specifically created to take over industrial control systems, rather than just steal or manipulate data.
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 12:04 PM
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That it was a Zionist plot?
Ouch, that must have been humiliating!
Heh
Bwahahaha!
Siemens closed a site and left town I think more than a decade ago where I live. They left a horrible contamination mess, which may still show up in our drinking water wells as it migrates. So I haven't been a fan of Siemens and just roll my eyes when I see their ads (sort of like BP, the brownnosers).
HOWEVER, if this reporting turns out to be right and they cause a stumble among the murdering Manson neighbors in Israel's neighborhood, I think I'll give Siemens a reprieve and figure we'll deal with our local mess with our taxes. It will be worth it and hurray for Siemens.
http://pajamasmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2010/09/25/cyber-war-on-iran-the-siemens-connection/
Hmmm. Now after reading pg. 2 of Roger's article, I would only say that nothing is simple in this world and, really, the internet is just letting us see how the sausage is made. Which seems to be a benefit to people looking to survive.
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