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New Year's Eve 2010: Stuxnet Virus Named Person of the Year
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- Friday, 31 December 2010 17:08
- Written by Chuck Justice
On this New Year's Eve, it's important to reflect on 2010 and look at the important events that will undoubtedly shape the future. Sure, the obvious focus is the 111th Congress and President Obama, both of which passed legislation that will change America's health care and financial system for the worse, as well as many other aspects of our lives. However, though, that's not to be diminished, but Habledash has selected their person of the year for 2010: the Stuxnet virus that crippled Iran's nuclear capabilities, buying us at least two additional years to deal with the IslamoNazi regime.
We reported earlier this month on what exactly the Stuxnet virus had done to Iran's nuclear infrastructure, and it's been significant. President Obama refuses to address the radical Islamic nation, therefore, Stuxnet needs to be lauded. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has stated he wants Israel wiped off the map, signifying his first likely move with nuclear weapons. Make no mistake, a nuclear Iran would lead to the possibility of World War III and increased Muslim terrorism.
"[The most] advanced and aggressive malware in history."
The media chose to underreport this story, likely because it's not as interesting as whether or not Lady Gaga has any manhood under her skirt, but it's certainly one of the most important activities that occurred in 2010. As we look to 2011, cyber warfare will continue to grow as a serious threat of unconventional warfare.
Chuck Justice is the editor-in-chief for Habledash - wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year's on behalf of the entire Habledash team!
*NOTE: A quick FYI to captain obvious: We're aware the Stuxnet virus is not a person. That didn't fit well in the article title, so just deal with it.
Cyber Warfare: Stuxnet Virus Crippled Iran's Nuclear Program
The threat of a nuclear-armed Iran is enough to scare any individual with a brain. The Islamic regime wants to wipe Israel off of the map, which the country's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, makes known. Getting ahold of nuclear weapons would turn this IslamoNazi dream into reality and would likely be the start to a third World War. Beyond Israel, any Western country, including the United States, is on Iran's destroy list. Fortunately, their nuclear program has been crippled by the Stuxnet virus.
"[The most] advanced and aggressive malware in history."
Israel is the most concerned about the anti-Semitic country's ambition for "friendly nuclear energy", which is code for nuclear weapons. In July, the Stuxnet virus was discovered and has been wreaking havoc on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities ever since. A top German expert believes that this virus has set back Iran's nuclear program for two years.
"It will take two years for Iran to get back on track. This was nearly as effective as a military strike, but even better since there are no fatalities and no full-blown war. From a military perspective, it was a huge success." The Stuxnet virus is a worm that targets high-value infrastructures, spies on and re-programs industrial systems. The users don't even know that their system has been compromised. Since Iran is not very advanced in the field of information technology, they've struggled with handling the situation. Experts say to completely get rid of the virus, Iran's best move would be to throw out all of the computers that have been infected and ensure that outside contractor's computers were clean of the Stuxnet virus. In November, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is the United Nation's nuclear watchdog, said that Iran had suspended work at their nuclear facilities, likely as a result of the virus. "It will take two years for Iran to get back on track. This was nearly as effective as a military strike, but even better since there are no fatalities and no full-blown war. From a military perspective, it was a huge success." The Stuxnet virus is a worm that targets high-value infrastructures, spies on and re-programs industrial systems. The users don't even know that their system has been compromised. Since Iran is not very advanced in the field of information technology, they've struggled with handling the situation. Experts say to completely get rid of the virus, Iran's best move would be to throw out all of the computers that have been infected and ensure that outside contractor's computers were clean of the Stuxnet virus. In November, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is the United Nation's nuclear watchdog, said that Iran had suspended work at their nuclear facilities, likely as a result of the virus. Whoever is behind the Stuxnet virus just opened the door to serious and damaging cyber warfare. This incident is likely to just be a chapter in the beginning of a new military strategy. The world is much safer place without the anti-Semitic regime of Iran having access to weapons of mass destruction. Chuck Justice is the editor-in-chief for Habledash.