Countdown to Zero Day - Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon
Kim Zetter
Summary
Key Facts and Insights
- Stuxnet is a sophisticated piece of malware that was used in a cyber-attack against Iran's nuclear program. It was designed to sabotage the country's uranium enrichment facilities by causing their centrifuges to spin out of control.
- The Stuxnet operation was a joint effort by the United States and Israel. This cyber-attack was unprecedented in its complexity and effectiveness, making it the world's first digital weapon.
- The Stuxnet worm was not intended to spread widely. It was carefully designed to target specific systems and to stay undetected.
- The development and deployment of Stuxnet marked a new...
Full summary available for members.
Log in or create a free account to view.