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Iran blames Israel for Stuxnet worm
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Published: 16.04.11, 17:29
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31. russian software engineers spotted it
aaron machunt ,   here   (04.16.11)
some one said, otherwise installations might have exploded, gone dirty, bit like chernoble. maybe, i don't know. heavy duty any which way, in doing what you have to do.
32. What worm are you referring to, A'jad?
William ,   Israel   (04.16.11)
There was no worm. You said so yourself. Plenty of Iran-supporters came here to tell us that nothing happened to your nuke program and there was no real virus. The story was a hoax. Are you saying these valiant supporters of the revolution are..wrong??
33. Iranian experts have investigated....
William ,   Israel   (04.17.11)
by reading Ynet and CNN. Day late and a dollar short.
34. #6 - there's always a fly in ointment...
William ,   Israel   (04.17.11)
or in your case Frank-el, a turd in the punchbowl. This type of cyber warfare has been going on for 2 decades, with the Chinese leading the way in sabotage. The US also has a vested interest in scuttling any Iranian nuke program. That fact that you know little about this worm seems to be the foundation for your misguided doom-say scenarios. The worm was created for Iranian's nuke locations which have a very specific hardware signature. But if it helps you get your Israel-bashing jollies off, sure, blame Israel for the earthquake too.
35. #8 - "we all know Israel couldn't pull this off without US"
William ,   Israel   (04.17.11)
Hahahaha - that's always been your problem - underestimating the Jews.
36. #28 - that's because "Stuxnet for Dummies" just came out
William ,   Israel   (04.17.11)
37. 3 - Israel's move was brilliant, along with the USA ,...
split ,   US   (04.16.11)
How easy's to take a ride on someone's back and claim the glory. Give me a name of one (1) Jewish scientist born and educated in Israel that was recognised by the rest of the science world and awarded with Noble Price since 1948 or by any other fundation recognised by the rest of civilised world that promotes a human achievements not a political trends ,...
38. #8 Anyway - I mean ANYWAY to stop Uran
Aussie worried about ,   Madmen in Iran   (04.17.11)
Is fine by MOST people - with the exception of a few twits who cant see the benefits outweigh any down side. We dont want Uran having the bomb - period . We all know they are building it, and given their track record - will, at the least blackmail and extort the world. Don't bullshit us with semantics and pinky , leftie double talk crap. That's what they're doing. Go Israel ! Go USA!
39. #37 This tiny land is...
Mike ,   The Netherlands   (04.17.11)
... only 60 years young. In case you don't know, most nobel prize winners are the of age of 60 and above. Sometimes they need to wait like 60 years before their names are put on the candidate list. And do not forget, this tiny Israel had to spend half of its time to build the infrastructure from the SCRATCH and going to war. Let me list some facts about Israel: 1. started from the scratch 60y ago 2. constantly in war 3. very small number of citizens 4. every one spends yrs in the army 5. all the money goes to the army So in short: - No time for study - no money for researches - no facilities for researches - few people to become scientists - etc. So many restriction...but guess what... Israel is one of the leading countries in the world in advanced technology. Every other country in the same situation needs at least 300 years to reach the same level. Only for this achievement Israel can easily win a double nobel prize. And BTW, the nobel prize winners from Israel will come. Don't worry about it. They are just to young to win it right now. Next time please think before posting such comment.
40. #37 And one more thing I forgot...
Mike ,   The Netherlands   (04.17.11)
... to mention is: When Israel started, everyone spoke different language. Most of them didn't speak hebrew. So once again: - so many restrictions - in a very hostile environment - didnt understand each other - in the middle of the desert ... but still manage to reach the top level of advanced technology. I can die of envy. Did I mention that the nobel prize winners from Israel are coming? Usually they don't give such a prize to a 28 years old guy. Thats why they have to wait.
41. # 37 Ada Yonath - 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Thomas ,   US   (04.17.11)
42. #37 - Split (Israeli Nobel Laureates)
Ben ,   Chutzlaaretz   (04.17.11)
Split, No doubt Israel has gotten lots of help and friendship from the US and for that we are greatful, but do not minimize thier scientific achievements and capabilities. Hi tech, especially Software is leading edge in Israel. Anti-virus tech is tops in the world. Out of neccessity in many ways since they are under constant attack on that front too. Here is a list of 9 Israeli Nobel Laureates, and no, not all were born in Israel, (It is a young country ya know! Hasn't been around long enough to prodcue that many native borns) but all are Israeli! And though 3 are "political" peace prizes, the rest are not. 1.Ada E. Yonath, Chemistry, 2009 2.Robert Aumann, born in Germany, Economics, 2005 3.Aaron Ciechanover, Chemistry, 2004 4.Avram Hershko, born in Hungary, Chemistry, 2004 5.Daniel Kahneman, Economics, 2002 6.Yitzhak Rabin, Peace, 1994 7.Shimon Peres, born in then Poland, now Belarus, Peace, 1994 8.Menachem Begin, born in then Russia, now Belarus, Peace, 1978 9.Shmuel Yosef Agnon, born in then Austria-Hungary, now Ukraine, Literature, 1966
43. Inventor was a swiss scientist
Susya Bar Dror ,   IL   (04.17.11)
his name is Gottfried Stux.
44. We Must Take Iran at It's Word
Dallas ,   Canada   (04.17.11)
... and so it is the West's responsibility to do whatever it takes to ensure that their nuclear program cannot be allowed to continue. Chaos in their computers will help prevent chaos everywhere else.
45. #37: how ignorant
(04.17.11)
Stuxnet is a computer virus. It takes a real ignorant person not to know how advanved Israel is in the IT field. Ever heard of "Check point", for instance?
46. Since 1948 nine Israelis were awarded a Nobel Prize, five of
(04.17.11)
which are scientists, three of them were born and raised in Israel - Ada Yonath, Aaron Ciechanover and Daniel Kahneman. The other two - Yisrael Aumann and Avram Hershko - were born before WWII in Europe, chose Israel as their home, and although internationally active, consider themselves Israelis as well as Jews. But there are other Israeli scientists awarded for their scientific achievements - Elon Lindenstrauss was awarded the Fields Medal, Yakir Aharonov, Pinhas Alpert, Zvi Ben-Avraham are at the cutting edge of world science and environment conservation, Giyora Shaviv is the designer of the Technion Satellite, Zvi Mazeh was head of the team that discovered the first ex-solar planet, Yuval Ne'eman in particle physics, Daniel Lidar in Quantum physics, Shulamit Levenberg and Lior Gepstein on stem cells, Eyal Gur in microsurgery, Hossam Haick in chemical engineering, Ora Kedem in desalination of water to name a few. Look them up, it might enlighten you.
47. #8. Come in No 8! Hullo PC
Tim ,   Brighton   (04.17.11)
Good analysis wrong outcome Not heard of Stuxnet 2? That said its pathetic that Ahmadinejads only claim to fame is his total isolation of Iran, his disastrous economic policy, his runaway spending on militarisation that is now running at almost 30% of GDP, his clamping down on every aspect of freedoms in Iran PC my friend the so called bomb is not external but is a time bomb right in Ahmadinejads midst in the form of the sheer pressure of the pent up anger and frustrations of the Iranian people
48. #37; Don't be so jealous, yes brilliant
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (04.17.11)
I'll tell you what, copy and paste this phrase at the top of your page in the address bar. "really cool facts about Israel" You see two video's on the list that comes up. "Really cool facts". Watch either version, CASE CLOSED BTW, what has any Arab country ever offered to benefit mankind in the last 100 years. IED's, Suicide Vests?
49. #40 Mike, The Netherlands
Marco ,   U.S.A   (04.17.11)
Every one spoke different language because the land of Palestine doesn't belong to them. They came from all over to steal some one else's land. I can give you an award though for being proficient thieves...
50. Post #30
Moragh   (04.17.11)
I can't stop laughing at # 30's remark. Now that's what I call short and sweet. Keep up that attitude, and you'll go a long way.
51. the golem speaks!
tom ,   toronto, canada   (04.17.11)
52.  41. # 37 Ada Yonath ,...
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
Sorry to dissapoint you but Ada Yonath was born in Palestine or British Mandate almost whole of her scientific career took place abroad. Most of her rewards including Nobel Price are awarded for her work and achievements abroad,... According to your standards she's one of those you call "self hater" ;) ,...
53. #49 Marco, My cousins...
Mike ,   The Netherlands   (04.17.11)
... living in the US (btw, are they also settlers?) dont speak dutch any more. But they are still welcome to return home. We will keep their inheritance even for 2000 years. They don't need to worry about it.
54. 46 - Since 1948 nine Israelis were awarded a Nobel Prize
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
I said "Jewish scientist born and educated in Israel" The three you named are born in Palestine ,...
55. 42 - "Israel, It is a young country" ,...
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
Please enter on google "nobel laureates by age". Check the age most of laureates and you'll find out that your "give us a break" doesn't support your claim Sorry to disappoint but non of them was born in Israel ,...
56. 48 - copy and paste this phrase at the top of your page ,...
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
Knowing your hasbara tactics and a self-promotional credibility I'll pass it I don't like to waste my valuable time for some "fishing expedition" paid and promoted by PR spin agency ,... Usually I don't take cheap hasbara bait like this one "what has any Arab country ever offered to benefit mankind in the last 100 years" Not much just like the Jews in Israel in last 63 years, there's something in the water or air because they just like the Jews are successful in free societies abroad . What about the past ? What did you leave for the humanity to remember you and admire ,... Every time I look at numbers I have to admire those "stupid" Arabs/Persians (Semites) for inventing a decimal system making my life so much easier. Every where I went I have had a visual proof of Arabic culture and architectural achievements on few continents staring at first sky-scarpers (minarets) at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul or Samarkand's Registan Square, a mastership of an architectural and mosaic art, going south to Agra with Taj Mahal in India, an another wonder going west to Haifa's Bahai Shrine and Gardens and Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and from there to an Egiptian land and their achievements in Gisa, Luxor or Aswan all the way to Iberia with a countless examples of an architectural and botanical wonders. No one can deny their own, unique an architectural style, their fresco, mosaic art, their visually poetic alphabet a masterstick in calligraphy their unmatched Damascus steel weapons, Arabian horses, jewelery, their unique food, fragrances, spices not to mention their own specific music and fairy tales ,... What did you leave since Moses - Show me one an architectural or botanical landmark, famous painting or sculpture designed/build/created by Jews anywhere, anything that I can lay my eye on and admire their creativity their artisan and craftsmanship ,...
57. PS. 52 - According to your standards she's one of those ,...
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
Dig this (in support my so called a self-hater tag) ;) ,... She has called for the unconditional release of all Hamas prisoners, saying that "holding Palestinians captive encourages and perpetuates their motivation to harm Israel and its citizens. Once we don't have any prisoners to release they will have no reason to kidnap soldiers".
58. #55 What is your point?
Mike ,   The Netherlands   (04.17.11)
Jews are dumb? LOL. I tell you jews are brilliant and maybe the most brilliant ethnic group on earth. I am not jewish and not jealous for this fact at all (are you?). Ok, I will play along with you: - Jews in the US are smart - Jews in Holland are smart - Jews in UK are smart - etc. - Jews in Israel are dumb ass Yeah you are 100% right, the moment jews are israeli's their IQ falls back from avg. 175 and above to less then 20. LOL. Are you happy now? You really impress me. PS. Don't forget to check the ethnic background of William James Sidis and be impressed.
59. 58 - most brilliant ethnic group on earth - I am not jewish.
split ,   US   (04.17.11)
Obviously ;) ,... An unscrupuloused one. That's how some of the Jews accumulate their fortunes among other nations with their hands tied behind their back bacause their religion believes and to be able to pull the strings but only to some point usually ignored by the one with dough ,... Loaded doesn't mean brilliant and as an example please check the Jewish expulsion list from other countries during last 2000 years,...
60. #59 You sound to me...
Mike ,   The Netherlands   (04.17.11)
...more and more like a very frustrated person. Get rid of it first and we will talk further. Yes, you are not the first one who tried to get rid of the jews & israel. Many have tried no one succeeded. The more you press the better they become. Don't waste ur time and try to find another "hobby".
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