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Stuxnet (according to some) looks like it was built to attack Iran's nuclear reactor computers. Israel has a vested interested in stopping Iran's nuclear progr
by Qz 16y ago
Stuxnet (according to some) looks like it was built to attack Iran's nuclear reactor computers. Israel has a vested interested in stopping Iran's nuclear program. Israel has the technical knowhow to design Stuxnet. Not being directly linked to the Stuxnet-as-attack thing is also in Israel's interest.
It's pretty simple, if we go with the idea that Stuxnet was built to attack the nuclear program, then the circumstantial evidence points to Israel. Motive, Means, Opportunity.
- tptacek 16y agoHow many grid operators do you think there are in the middle east? What's your evidence that they were targeting Iran's? There is equally compelling evidence that this worm came with a ransom demand. And that's a more plausible story.
- Qz 16y agoThat's the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence: On its own, it is the nature of circumstantial evidence for more than one explanation to still be possible. Inference from one piece of circumstantial evidence may not guarantee accuracy. (from wikipedia) If there was direct evidence, this would be a different discussion entirely. Oh, and as for 'why Iran?', that's from: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1712296 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1712296
- tptacek 16y agoThis "Why Iran" stuff boils down to one SCADA security guy saying "the larger number of systems infected in Iran suggests that Iran's nuclear program is a likely target". I've paraphrased, but not by much. As for your circumstantial evidence... what is it? I think you've conflated supposition with evidence.