Since 2010 we’ve seen a new type of malware rapidly evolving and
making the headlines in security news magazines around the
world. Traditional Trojans, viruses, spyware and computer worms
can be viewed as mere tools in petty theft crimes, in comparison
with cyberwarfare weapons like Stuxnet. Although these malicious
programs have affected the internet security of thousands of web
users around the world, it seems that the Middle East is the
preferred target of cyber-attackers. In late 2011 and the first
half of 2012, security experts have been buzzing with news and
discoveries of new malware strains used in attacks over the
energy and banking sectors of countries in this region. New
standards for malware sophistication and scope Malware
complexity has reached an all-time high and malware attacks can
now be easily targeted at specific countries, companies or
individuals. They can be used as weapons in cyber-warfare and
hacktivism. Here’s an overview of the most sophisticated,
recently discovered internet securi