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New computer virus hits Iran:

Kaspersky called the malware, named "Flame," the "most sophisticated cyber-weapon yet unleashed." It said the bug had infected computers in Iran, the West Bank, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Ref. Source 5

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Cyber 'superweapon' virus uncovered: Russian firm:

A Russian computer firm has discovered a new computer virus with unprecedented destructive potential which could be used as a "cyberweapon" by the West and Israel against foes such as Iran. Ref. Source 5

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If virus attacks on Iran continue, U.S. Will get its teeth knocked out - official:

Earlier today Bloomberg reported citing the F-Secure Security Labs website that Iran's nuclear facilities have suffered a cyber attack that shut down computers and played music from the rock band AC/DC. Ref. Source 2

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US investigating Siemens security flaw

The US government is looking into claims by a cyber security researcher that flaws in software for specialised networking equipment from Siemens could enable hackers to attack power plants and other critical systemsRef. Stuff.co.nz

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US Lawmaker Blames Iran for Cyberattacks on US Banks:

In an interview with U.S. Television network C-SPAN, Senator Joseph Lieberman said he thinks the disruptions of the websites of JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America were carried out by Iran and its Quds Force, a unit of its elite Revolutionary Guards Ref. Source 4

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US pre-emptive action cyber threat possible

The US military could act pre-emptively if it detects an imminent threat of cyber attack, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday, urging stronger action to bolster America's defenses against such plots. Ref. Source 2

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Former CIA Officials: US and Israel Behind New Batchwiper Malware Found in Iran:


US and Israel named as being behind the new data-wiping malware found in Iran Enlarge picture - US and Israel named as being behind the new data-wiping malware found in Iran Ref. Source 3

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US Energy Dept hacked

The US Department of Energy's electronics network was attacked by hackers in mid-January but no classified data was compromised, the agency said in a letter to employees. Ref. Source 6