stuxnet

In 2010, the world was introduced to Stuxnet, a highly sophisticated computer virus that targeted industrial systems with precision. Unlike typical malware, Stuxnet was designed to sabotage a specific facility—Iran’s nuclear enrichment plant. The virus targeted Siemens software, causing centrifuges to malfunction while masking its presence. This marked a new era of cyber warfare, demonstrating how digital attacks could have real-world, physical consequences.