The Precursor to the Next Stuxnet #safety #cybersecurity #stuxnet

Oct. 21, 2011

Symantec posted on their site the latest information on the next chapter of Stuxnet. The site says that "Duqu" is a new threat whose goal is to gather intelligence in order to conduct a future Stuxnet-like attack.

Duqu has nearly identical parts to Stuxnet, but it has a completely different purpose. Its purpose is to gather intelligence and assets like design documents that will give the attackers the insights they need to mount a future, highly-targeted attack on organizations such as industrial control facilities.

Symantec posted on their site the latest information on the next chapter of Stuxnet. The site says that "Duqu" is a new threat whose goal is to gather intelligence in order to conduct a future Stuxnet-like attack.

Duqu has nearly identical parts to Stuxnet, but it has a completely different purpose. Its purpose is to gather intelligence and assets like design documents that will give the attackers the insights they need to mount a future, highly-targeted attack on organizations such as industrial control facilities.

Learn more about Duqu at Symantec's site http://www.symantec.com/business/outbreak/?id=stuxnet&inid=us_ghp_banner1_duqu

Access the the white paper "W32.Duqu—The Precursor to the Next Stuxnet" and the blog "W32.Duqu—The Precursor to the Next Stuxnet "

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