Monday, March 14, 2011

Iran Admits That It’s Involved In Cyber Warfare


Report: Iran’s Feared Paramilitary Group Has Launched Cyber Attack On ‘Enemies’ Of State -- Washington Post

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian hackers working for the powerful Revolutionary Guard’s paramilitary Basij group have launched attacks on websites of the “enemies,” a state-owned newspaper reported Monday in a rare acknowledgment from Iran that it’s involved in cyber warfare.

The report followed an announcement in January that Iran had formed its first cyber police unit in an attempt by authorities to gain an edge in the digital world.

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Update #1: Iran is Recruiting Hacker Warriors for its Cyber Army to Fight 'Enemies' -- FOX News
Update #2: Iran Says It Welcomes Hackers Who Work For Islamic Republic -- Radio Free Europe

My Comment: A rare admission .... but one that is not a surprise. The only question that I have is the following .... who are they exactly targeting?

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