Stonesoft: Gauss is a part of global cyber warfare
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Helsinki, Finland - 13 August 2012 - The Gauss malware discovered in the Middle
East has been one of the hottest topics in the media recently. Mr. Jarno
Limnéll, Dr. of Military Science, Director, Cyber Security at Stonesoft is not
at all surprised about the discovery.
"Gauss is just another example of the cyber espionage that is going on all the
time. As the information is stored in computers and networks, digital espionage
is a significant threat both in politics and business globally. Because of this,
it is crucial that organizations protect themselves by using security systems
that are dynamic and flexible enough to meet the ever evolving threats", said
Dr. Limnell.
The Russian security company Kaspersky Lab announced the discovery of the Gauss
malware at the end of last week. The virus has been compared to Flame and
Stuxnet, both nation-state sponsored espionage malware. Limnéll believes this is
also the case with Gauss.
"I believe that the purpose of Gauss is to spy on bank transactions in the
Middle East. More than two third of the infections have been discovered in
Lebanon, the home base of the political and military Hezbollah organization. In
a state of war, Hezbollah would represent Iran, so it would attack against
Israel. Information about bank transactions in Lebanon would naturally be
beneficial in that situation, for example to evaluate the arms trades", Limnéll
said.
Dr. Limnéll says that the likelihood of a severe cyber conflict is constantly
growing, and Gauss just backs up this trend.
"Stuxnet, Duqu, Flame and Gauss are just a peek into the future. More and
increasingly sophisticated malware is constantly being developed around the
world. It is quite interesting that Kaspersky has discovered all the most
significant malware that has recently been featured in the media. It is also
quite likely that all four have been developed at the same location. President
Obama has already announced that Stuxnet was produced by the United States. This
may be the case also with regard to Gauss. Kaspersky is a Russian company -
could it be that their discoveries are part of the cyber war between United
States and Russia, where US cyber weapons are being revealed?" Limnéll
speculates.
Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Jarno Limnéll
Director, Cyber Security
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel.+358 40 527 6173
E-mail: jarno.limnell(AT)stonesoft.com
About Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) delivers software based, dynamic and
customer driven network security solutions that secure the information flow and
simplify security management. The company's product portfolio consists of the
industry's first transformable Security Engine, standalone next generation
firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions. At the core
lies Stonesoft's Management Center which unifies the management of entire
networks.
Stonesoft serves private and public sector organizations requiring high
availability, ease of management, compliance, dynamic security and protection of
their critical digital assets and business continuity against today's rapidly
evolving cyber threats. Stonesoft is a recognized researcher of advanced evasion
techniques used in targeted cyber attacks to bypass security.
Stonesoft has the highest customer retention rate in the industry due to low
TCO, ease of management, and overall customer excellence. Stonesoft's customer
base covers more than 6,500 mid- or large-sized organizations across various
industries and geographical markets.
Founded in 1990, the company's track record is well recognized by certifiers,
industry analysts and demanding customers. The company's corporate headquarters
are based in Helsinki, Finland and North American headquarters in Atlanta,
Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com.
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