Iran CERT Reports New Data-Wiping Malware

Iran CERT Reports New Data-Wiping Malware:

http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/iran-cert-reports-new-data-wiping-malware-121712

 

This is another article on the subject:

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/12/18/iran-claims-discovery-of-new-targeted-malware/

 

New wiper virus targets Iranian computers

 

Who is really behind the targeting of Iranian PCs with malware?

 

What they want us to think:
http://www.gizmodo.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Fotolia_2976916_Subscription_XL.jpg

Reality:
http://scm-l3.technorati.com/11/04/20/32053/skynet.jpg?t=20110420200649

 

Script kiddies vs TLAs?

 

Several countries and their governments that know very well sanctions are rarely effective and especially don't work on regimes that aren't afraid of backlashes and get what they need through either illegal means to begin with or very close allies who usually oppose sanctions. Even many of their Middle eastern neighbors are worried.

 

http://www.infosecurity-magazine.co...re-in-iran-confirms-the-age-of-cybersabotage/