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DHS worries of Stuxnet copycat

Next Gov reports that hackers might try to re-engineer the malicious worm.

Federal News Network Staff

May 27, 2011 12:46 pm

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The Homeland Security Department is worried that copycat cyber criminals could be preparing an attack on the U.S.

Officials at DHS’s 24-hour cyber warning center tell Next Gov, hackers may try to reengineer malicious software like the Stuxnet worm that Infected Iran’s nuclear operations.

Stuxnet penetrated systems operating machinery critical to infrastructure.

DHS worries copycat attacks could target U.S. electrical plants, water treatments plants, and other vital services.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update brought to you by Tripwire. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

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