Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Iran Says It Has Neutralized Duqu Cyber Attack

Iran Says It Has 'Controlled' Duqu Malware Attack -- BBC

Iran has confirmed some of its computer systems were infected with the Duqu trojan, but said it has found a way to control the malware.

Security organisations had previously identified Iran as one of at least eight countries targeted by the code.

The spyware is believed to have been designed to steal data to help launch further cyber attacks.

The sender has not been identified, but researchers have found a reference to a US television programme in Duqu's code.

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More News On The Duqu Virus

Iran Working to Control Duqu Virus Attack -- PCMag
Iran wrestles Duqu malware infestation -- The Register
Iran claims defence computer systems hit by another 'supervirus' -- The Telegraph
Virus hits Iran's defence network -- Sydney Morning Herald
Iran finds Duqu-infected systems -- ZDNet
Suspicion falls on Israel as new computer 'supervirus' hits Iran -- Montreal Gazette/The Telegraph
Did Israel attack Iran? -- Global Post
FAQ: What's the big deal about Duqu? -- Computer World

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