Security News Data-wiping Shamoon targeting Middle East energy sector By Danielle Walker Publish Date August 16, 2012 Shamoon, malware that overwrites files to the point of making computers unusable, has been described as a targeted, yet damaging threat.
Security News Natural gas giant RasGas targeted in cyber attack By Danielle Walker Publish Date August 31, 2012 A virus has reportedly shut down the energy company's website and email servers, giving rise to questions of whether the Shamoon virus is to blame.
Security News Saudi oil company back online after cyber sabotage attempt By Danielle Walker Publish Date August 27, 2012 Oil company Saudi Aramco has yet to confirm whether a virus, which struck 30,000 of its workstations, is Shamoon -- malware said to be targeting the Middle East energy sector.
