Stuxnet

In 2006, Iran advanced its nuclear capabilities, raising international concerns about potential weapon development. Despite signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran's uranium enrichment at Natanz worried many nations. When diplomatic efforts failed, a covert cyber operation, believed to be Operation Olympic Games, was launched. In 2007, the Stuxnet worm, likely introduced via USB, targeted Natanz, disrupting centrifuge operations and delaying Iran's nuclear program. Stuxnet's unintended spread globally raised questions about its origins and the ethics of cyber warfare.

What was the primary concern of the international community regarding Iran's nuclear advancements in 2006?

• The potential for peaceful energy development

• The possibility of developing nuclear weapons

• The environmental effects of nuclear energy

• The economic impact on global oil prices

How was the Stuxnet worm likely introduced into the Natanz nuclear facility?

• Through the Internet

• Via email attachments

• Using USB drives

• Through wireless networks

What was one of the significant impacts of the Stuxnet worm on Iran's nuclear program?

• It accelerated the nuclear enrichment process

• It caused a global economic crisis

• It destroyed nearly 20% of Iran's nuclear centrifuges

• It led to a peace treaty with Iran

What unintended consequence did the Stuxnet worm have after affecting the Natanz facility?

• It led to the development of new nuclear facilities

• It was contained within Iran

• It spread to other infrastructures worldwide

• It improved global cybersecurity measures

What ethical question does the use of cyber warfare, as demonstrated by Stuxnet, raise?

• Is cyber warfare more effective than traditional warfare?

• Is it ethical to use cyber warfare for economic gain?

• Should cyber warfare be used to promote global peace?

• What are the ethical implications of using cyber warfare to disrupt an enemy nation?