It appears that the work of the Stuxnet Virus that targeted Iran is not finished. It is now being reported that the virus could cause a ‘Chernobyl’ disaster, or worse. Associated Press Exclusive: VIENNA (AP) — The control systems of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant have been penetrated by a computer worm unleashed last year, according… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Cybersecurity
John Wheeler Cause of Death; Blunt Force Trauma
As many suspected, the reported cause of death for John Wheeler was by blunt force trauma. But, there are still some questions left unanswered. AssociatedPress report: A federal military consultant whose body was found in a landfill was assaulted and died of blunt force trauma, the state medical examiner’s office said on Friday. Officials offered… Continue Reading
Israel, US behind Stuxnet Virus
Reports are now out about the Stuxnet virus, and it points to Israel and the United States. Tested in an Israeli nuclear facility for effectiveness, it was targeted toward Iran and slowing down their nuclear ambitions. New York Times: The Dimona complex in the Negev desert is famous as the heavily guarded heart of Israel’s… Continue Reading
Cybersecurity Act of 2009 a Test in Presidential Power
If it isn’t health care reform, it’s something else. Now it comes in the form of the Cybersecurity Act of 2009, or S.773. The controversy raised with this is that it gives the President control to shut down the internet if certain emergencies arise. On pages 43-44 of the 51 page bill states: Some… Continue Reading
Slider by IWEBIX Webdesign