Coordinated cyber attacks on global critical infrastructure exposed

Minimalist · Dec 2, 2014

Cylance identified coordinated attacks by hackers based in Iran on more than 50 targets in 16 countries around the globe. Victim organizations were found in a variety of critical industries, with most attacks on airlines and airports, energy, oil and gas, telecommunications companies, government agencies and universities.
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http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=17709

Dermot7 · Dec 3, 2014

by Dan Goodin

For more than two years, pro-Iranian hackers have penetrated some of the world's most sensitive computer networks, including those operated by a US-based airline, auto maker, natural gas producer, defense contractor, and military installation, security researchers said.

In many cases, "Operation Cleaver," as the sustained hacking campaign is being dubbed, has attained the highest levels of system access of targets located in 16 countries total, according to a report published Tuesday by security firm Cylance. Compromised systems in the ongoing attacks include Active Directory domain controllers that store employee login credentials, servers running Microsoft Windows and Linux, routers, switches, and virtual private networks. With more than 50 victims that include airports, hospitals, telecommunications providers, chemical companies, and governments, the Iranian-backed hackers are reported to have extraordinary control over much of the world's critical infrastructure.
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http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ions-completely-owned-by-iran-backed-hackers/

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Enigm · Dec 3, 2014

Yeah right, after the Snowden-revelations, OF COURSE it's IRAN doing all the bad stuff, who else ? Maybe North Korea !!..

noone_particular · Dec 3, 2014

When they publish conclusive, unedited proof that it is Iran that's doing this and not some other nation running the attack through compromised Iranian systems, then I'll consider believing it. Until then, this is self serving propaganda intended to create more excuses for military actions.

Minimalist · Dec 3, 2014

For more than two years, pro-Iranian hackers have penetrated some of the world's most sensitive computer networks, including those operated by a US-based airline, auto maker, natural gas producer, defense contractor, and military installation, security researchers said.
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http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ions-completely-owned-by-iran-backed-hackers/

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