In light of Sir Christopher Lee’s passing, it seems only fitting that we make a nod in his general direction to talk about the most recent attack by our good friend: Duqu. That’s right, HackerAttackers – There has been another Duqu cyber attack. Duqu is back, and it’s breaking out the big guns with 2.0. Like its apparent namesake (though, personally, Dooku looks a lot more villainy), Duqu 2.0 is a master of disguise, infiltration and covering its tracks. We’ve spoken before about the nature of cyber warfare in the digital age, and Duqu 2.0 is a prime example of the evolution of this threat. Threats such as the Stuxnet virus, and Flame are pushing the envelope for what we consider traditional spycraft and covert war. The Duqu cyber attack is the most recent, home-based instance of cyber warfare to point out the need for stronger security, and above all, a more penetrating awareness of the threats of our digital age.
