10:24 Experts have found yet another modification stuxnet | |
| Despite all attempts by network security experts to find a reliable means of combating the worm Stuxnet, this problem is still a daunting one. Moreover, the emergence of new species Stuxnet, working with other types of operating systems than the version of the worm that was discovered earlier. Experts have found another modification that could work on the control equipment of the frequency converters. Ha Habre not just once or twice talked about that Stuxnet affects primarily industrial systems tend to control the class type SCADA, which are manufactured by Siemens. These systems are controlled by Microsoft Windows, vulnerability, and which uses Stuxnet. As usual, one of the main factor for the spread of the worm is "human" factor - Stuxnet enters the system from an infected flash drive. Of course, we can not verify any and all employees who have access to such equipment. It is worth recalling the fact that computer security experts believe that this worm was not created by one or two single-hackers, and the whole group, which may be controlled by a state or strong state organization. Previously argued that this worm is "locked up" under a system that is used in Iran, but it seems like such an opinion long remained popular. Found Stuxnet modification works on the frequency converters are used, for example, in systems for uranium enrichment. It is clear that such systems are very important, and disruption of such systems can be fatal to the whole cycle of uranium enrichment. Types of converters, in systems which revealed a new modification Stuxnet, used in Iran and Finland is likely to have other countries that work with this type of equipment. Computer security experts believe that while not all versions Stuxnet collected and when it happens, will become clear, which is still designed like malicious software. So far, experts speculated. Yes, some people believe that the worm used for disruption of the nuclear complex in Iran, but so far not many experts agree with this opinion. Remains to wait until all members of the family Stuxnet be found - perhaps then we will know, what's the real purpose of the worm. Via computerworld | |
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