Twinkle twinkle little star- Star Virus Iran

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Dermot7, Apr 27, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Dermot7

    Dermot7 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2009
    Posts:
    3,430
    Location:
    Surrey, England.
    Quote:
    "The opening stanza of the popular English Nursery rhyme by Jane Taylor, is synonymous with the current situation prevailing in Iran and has left the AV researchers and security analysts flummoxed. The virus has been named “Star Virus”

    Iran was yet again been the ground zero for a cyber attack on its infrastructure but according to commander of civil defense Gholamreza Jalali:

    “Fortunately, our young experts have been able to discover this virus and the Stars virus is now in the laboratory for more investigations,” He did not specify the target of Stars or its intended impact.

    As this has been a closely guarded investigation by Iran, much details are still awaited." :

    http://blog.escanav.com/2011/04/27/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-star-virus-iran/
     
    Dermot7, Apr 27, 2011
    #1
  2. dw426

    dw426 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2007
    Posts:
    5,543
    In other words, sizable damage was done. It's a typical Iranian response. These attacks are going to grow in strength, and likely begin occurring more frequently, messages are being sent.
     
    dw426, Apr 27, 2011
    #2
  3. Tarnak

    Tarnak Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2007
    Posts:
    5,297
    Tarnak, Apr 27, 2011
    #3
  4. JRViejo

    JRViejo Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Posts:
    98,352
    Location:
    U.S.A.
    Tarnak, yes, however, this is a different virus than Stuxnet. We'll leave this thread open and see what develops in the near future.
     
    JRViejo, Apr 28, 2011
    #4
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...