Stuxnet Worm

Stuxnet is a sophisticated computer virus discovered in 2010, designed to target industrial control systems used in nuclear facilities, especially in Iran. It operates by secretly infiltrating these systems, manipulating machinery to cause malfunctions while hiding its presence. The malware exploits specific security vulnerabilities, making it highly targeted. Stuxnet is notable for its complexity and believed to be created by nation-states to sabotage critical infrastructure, marking one of the first known examples of cyber-physical warfare. Its discovery highlighted the potential for digital attacks to cause physical damage and reshape security concerns worldwide.