WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two years after the Stuxnet computer worm attacked its nuclear program, Iran is increasingly turning to cyber warfare itself in a growing, stealthy confrontation with its enemies. While the immediate threat of an Israeli military strike on its nuclear facilities has eased for now, Tehran's rulers are under increasing pressure from crippling sanctions, a collapsing currency and rising popular discontent. With all sides apparently keen to avoid an outright conflict, deniable cyber attacks seemingly offer one of the easiest ways of fighting back without risking too much. ...

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