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Patrick Wendo
Patrick Wendo

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What are some fun or scary vulnerabilities you heard about recently??

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Michael Tharrington

I really enjoyed this post from @jess about an entertaining piece of open-source malware:

I don't know if this exactly fits the subject, but you might find it interesting!

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Ben Halpern

Stuxnet is fascinating

Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm first uncovered in 2010 and thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and is believed to be responsible for causing substantial damage to the nuclear program of Iran. Although neither country has openly admitted responsibility, multiple independent news organizations recognize Stuxnet to be a cyberweapon built jointly by the United States and Israel in a collaborative effort known as Operation Olympic Games. The program, started during the Bush administration, was rapidly expanded within the first months of Barack Obama's presidency.