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Judi Lynn

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4. Iran 'uncovers Stars espionage virus'

25 April 2011 Last updated at 11:23 ET
Iran 'uncovers Stars espionage virus'

Officials in Iran say they have found a computer virus designed to target the country's government institutions.

The malicious software - dubbed Stars - was capable of inflicting minor damage, according to the head of Iran's civil defence organisation.

If the reports are accurate, it would be the second major attack in a year.

The recently discovered Stuxnet worm is thought to have been created to take control of equipment used in Iran's nuclear programme.

More:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13188351

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