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.

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