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U.S., Israel 'Developed Flame Computer Virus to Slow Iranian Nuclear Efforts'

IN THIS ISSUE: U.S., Israel 'developed Flame,' renewal of weapons security pact with Russia 'not a sure thing,' Rogozin in climbdown over long-range bomber, Russia and the dilemmas of nuclear disarmament, Tepco exonerates itself in report, Britain's nuke subs "welcome" in West Wales.

Published on June 21, 2012
 

U.S., Israel Developed Flame Computer Virus to Slow Iranian Nuclear Efforts, Officials Say

Ellen Nakashima, Greg Miller, and Julie Tate | Washington Post

Obama and Netanyahu

The United States and Israel jointly developed a sophisticated computer virus nicknamed Flame that collected intelligence in preparation for cyber-sabotage aimed at slowing Iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon, according to Western officials with knowledge of the effort.

The massive piece of malware secretly mapped and monitored Iran's computer networks, sending back a steady stream of intelligence to prepare for a cyber­warfare campaign, according to the officials.

The emerging details about Flame provide new clues to what is thought to be the first sustained campaign of cyber-sabotage against an adversary of the United States.  Full Article

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Iran and the P5+1 in Moscow: Time is Running Out (Again) (Chubin, Le Temps)



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