Stuxnet Computer Attack

So this new virus called Stuxnet was discovered by Symantec's security team, and its purpose was revealed when it was reverse engineered. They figured out that it was designed to get into a computer, and once it's there it injects code into the programmable logic controllers for specialized equipment. This means that it can cause equipment to function in an undesired way, such as causing a pipe to backup, or releasing clamps at the wrong time causing cargo to fall or roll out of place. This can not only be dangerous for a company's bottom line and deadlines, but it can also cause a massive loss of life and limb. While reverse engineering the virus, the Symantec team found out that this virus was engineered to target two high profile targets in particular, the Bushehr nuclear power plant, and the Natanz nuclear power plant which are both located in Iran. This virus has already infected the Bushehr Nuclear Facility, but fortunately it was detected.

Now, there are quite a few countries that have the capabilities and resources to do it. Pretty much the USA, Israel, and most of the other Arab countries are the suspects. Personally I think America did it, because the other countries are located in the middle east. Chance is if one of these power plants had a meltdown it would devastate a huge region of Iran, and if there were winds on that day the fallout could be carried for miles. So it's very unlikely that one of Iran's neighbors programmed the virus. It is possible a country farther away from Iran did it, also. But Bandar-e-Bushehr, Iran which is near where the Busehr Nuclear Facility is located. It is quite a popular place, seeing how it is the provincial capital of Busehr Providence, the city is home to around 816,115 people.

So, seeing as how so many countries don't want Iran to build nuclear missiles, how can I put the blame on America, rather than other country or terrorists? Well, first off the USA has been making quite a stink for quite a while about it. For some reason they do not want Iran to achieve nuclear missiles. I always found this to be a double standard because I don't consider Iran with nukes to be any less dangerous than the USA with nukes, and that's still pretty dangerous. Also, we already have enough nukes and the capabilities to launch them anywhere in the world. There is a term for the nuclear war that will come if one country launches a nuke, it's called the Sixty Minute War because that's how long it would take for every nuclear capable country to detect and launch all their nuclear missiles. It is widely believed that if one country launches a nuke, another country who is not the target will see it, and think they are being attacked and then launch their nukes. Now, if the United States got rid of all their nukes I would stand behind them and demand they do something about Iran. But they won't.

So, now that we all understand there is STILL a constant threat of nuclear annihilation, I will see you guys next time!

Signing off and thanks for listening to my rant,

Milandon