What she fails to realize is the reason why Stuxnet was written to run on Windows is because the Siemens PLC software interface runs on Windows.
The operating system is merely a means to the end. The motivation behind the action is the real issue. Ponder the Riddle of Steel upon the Tree of Woe. On Jun 10, 2012 3:16 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: On Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:06:37 -0400, Laurelai said: > I am a bit surprised by the direction of this ... You *do* realize that's basically the same logic as "Macs don't get viruses", only even worse security-wise. If your threat model actually includes "attacked by state actors", then it should include the possibility that the team of state actors includes an OSX jockey and a few Linux geeks. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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