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Flame: The Massive Stuxnet-Level Malware Sweeping the Middle East
An anonymous reader writes "Wired is reporting on a massive, highly sophisticated piece of malware has been newly found infecting systems in Iran and elsewhere and is believed to be part of a well-coordinated, ongoing, state-run cyberespionage operation. Kaspersky Lab, the company that discovered the malware, has a FAQ with more details."
Wikipedia links to this PDF: http://www.crysys.hu/skywiper/skywiper.pdf
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/256370/researchers_identify_stuxnetlike_cyberespionage_malware_called_flame.html
According to PCworld, (yaya, whatever) it's the third: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/256370/researchers_identify_stuxnetlike_cyberespionage_malware_called_flame.html
Holy crap dude - can you understand the difference between understanding what your opponents are up to, and technical details and specs of your gadgetry? One is something that is crucial towards formulating an effective strategy, the other is crucial to formulating battlefield tactics. I'm sure you can figure out which is which.
Those who can, do. Those who can't, sue.
I think it is both a matter of money and resources. A "nation-state" has as much money as anyone can, and they also can place moles/agents in a lot of places where your average, even "smart", hacker would shit his pants. Not only that, a lone man can only do so much
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!" -- Cave Johnson
According the fine article and the BBC report Israel were also targeted.
You may believe that was done to throw people off their trail - but it's disingenuous not to mention it in your accusation.