Report: Stuxnet infects Iranian military systems2010-11-25 09:43 by DanielaTags: Stuxnet, worm, security
The enigmatic Stuxnet worm - which previously destroyed thousands of centrifuges used to enrich uranium - is currently attacking Iranian military systems. According to DebkaFile, the ongoing digital raid is causing damage, disorder and confusion within the ranks of Iran's armed forces. For example, during a recent air defense exercise, Iranian security officials identified 6 foreign aircraft that had ostensibly infiltrated the country's airspace. The aircraft soon dropped off the radar screen, having been "put to flight" by Iranian fighter jets. Unsurprisingly, military sources later claimed a "misunderstanding" - insisting there had been no actual violation of Iranian airspace. Rather, they clarified, Iranian fighters had "simulated" an enemy raid which was then appropriately repulsed. Read more -here-
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