Computer virus attacking Iranian interests discovered

A virus that is invading Iranian bank accounts look to be the work of a government and not some random computer hacker; a Quranic manuscripts exhibition in Dubai; and the next Egyptian Pope is emerging

A computer virus attacking Iranian interests is suspiciously familiar.

NY Times Blog [2]

Virus Seeking Bank Data Is Tied to Attack on Iran

Kaspersky Lab has declined to speculate on which nation-states were responsible (for the virus). The New York Times reported in June, based on interviews with officials in several countries, that Stuxnet was jointly developed by the United States and Israel. Security experts not connected with the lab were less sure that a government was behind Gauss.

Out Of Hadhramout [3]

Quranic Manuscripts Exhibition in Dubai

The exhibition: 'Quranic Manuscripts Through the Ages', will take you through the many different stages of the written format and style of the Noble Qur'an, through the many centuries.

Egyptian Chronicles [4]

And the next Pope will be from from these 17 men

The candidates are divided in to 7 bishops and 10 monks so far. Those 17 candidates will reach in to 7 candidates that go for elections from which the top 3 candidates will be chosen and a child will choose the next Pope between them in a draw blindfolded in a big ceremonial event.

Beirut Spring [5]

A Cyber Attack Against Lebanese Banks. Virus Gauss in Context.

Most of the coverage of the virus so far was about its technical prowess and mystery. But to me the more important story was what the virus was after.