News tagged with critical infrastructure facilities

Iran says Duqu malware under 'control'

Iran said on Sunday it had found a way to "control" the computer malware Duqu, which is similar to Stuxnet virus which in 2010 attacked its nuclear programme and infected more than 30,000 computers.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 13, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Microsoft offering defenses against Duqu virus

Microsoft on Friday was advising companies how to defend against infection by a Stuxnet-like Duqu virus.

Technology / Software

created Nov 04, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Science fiction-style sabotage a fear in new hacks

When a computer attack hobbled Iran's unfinished nuclear power plant last year, it was assumed to be a military-grade strike, the handiwork of elite hacking professionals with nation-state backing.

Technology / Other

created Oct 23, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 21

Symantec warns of new Stuxnet-like virus

US security firm Symantec has warned of a new computer virus similar to the malicious Stuxnet worm believed to have preyed on Iran's nuclear program.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

US electricity grid hit by cyber attacks: report

Chinese and Russian cyber-spies have hacked into the US electricity grid and inserted programs that could be used to disrupt the system, a report said Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 2