Security Researchers Discover Link Between Stuxnet and Flame

Symantec researchers say Stuxnet virus used against Iran much earlier

Researchers at Symantec have uncovered a version of the Stuxnet computer virus that was used to attack Iran's nuclear program in November 2007, two years earlier than previously thought.

mercurynews.com (2 months and 26 days ago)

Stuxnet cyberwar malware older than thought

Researchers have discovered an earlier variant of the mysterious, military-grade Stuxnet computer worm that crippled Iran's nuclear research efforts almost three years ago.

foxnews.com (2 months and 25 days ago)

Symantec discovers 2005 US computer virus attack on Iran nuclear plants

Internet security firm finds early 'Stuxnet O.5' version revealing espionage and sabotage virus released under George W BushResearchers at the security company Symantec have discovered an early version of the "Stuxnet" computer virus that was used to attack nuclear reprocessing plants in Iran, in what they say is a "missing link" dating back to 2005.The discovery means that...

guardian.co.uk (2 months and 26 days ago)

Symantec Finds Older Version of Stuxnet Dating Back to 2005

Researchers at Symantec have discovered a version of Stuxnet that pre-dates the earliest known version of the virus.

pcmag.com (2 months and 25 days ago)

Office Workers May Face Exposure to Flame Retardant

WEDNESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- A potentially harmful flame retardant is present in the bodies of many office workers, a small new study says. Researchers assessed 31 Boston-area residents for the presence of chlorinated tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP). The flame retardant's use in children's pajamas was halted 30 years ago, but it is found in...

ivillage.com (1 month and 25 days ago)

The mystery of New York's eternal flame: Scientists unsure exactly where the gas produced to keep the flame burning...

Researchers from Indiana University have discovered that the eternal flame in New York's Chestnut Ridge Park is not being powered in the way that was first thought, and may have uncovered a brand new gas source.

dailymail.co.uk (9 days ago)

Stuxnet Missing Link Found, Resolves Some Mysteries Around the Cyberweapon

wired.com (2 months and 26 days ago)

D-Link firmware flaws could allow IP video stream spying

If you run a bank and use an IP video camera from D-Link, you may want to pay attention to this.A number of IP-based surveillance video cameras made by D-Link have firmware vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to intercept the video stream, according to security researchers.Core Security, a company based in Boston that specializes in vulnerability detection and...

pcworld.com (22 days ago)

Researchers discover new global cyber-espionage campaign

Security researchers have identified an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign that compromised 59 computers belonging to government organizations, research institutes, think tanks and private companies from 23 countries in the past 10 days. The attack campaign was discovered and analyzed by researchers from security firm Kaspersky Lab and the Laboratory of Cryptography and...

pcworld.com (2 months and 25 days ago)

Researchers smoke out link between birds and butts

April 15 - Researchers in Mexico are investigating the connection between cigarettes and at least two bird species that use butts to line their nests. In a paper published last year the researchers suggested that chemicals in the cigarette butts help deter parasites but they hope that further study will establish a definitive link. Elly Park has more.

reuters.com (1 month and 6 days ago)