Stuxnet malware

Stuxnet is a sophisticated computer virus discovered in 2010, designed to target industrial control systems, particularly those used in nuclear facilities. It infiltrates systems through malicious software, subtly altering the operation of equipment such as centrifuges. By causing physical damage while masking its presence, Stuxnet effectively sabotaged specific infrastructure without immediate detection. It is widely believed to be a cyber weapon developed through a collaboration of governments aiming to impede nuclear development in targeted countries. Its sophisticated design and capability to cause real-world physical effects mark it as one of the first known examples of malware used for geopolitical sabotage.