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The History and Implications of the Stuxnet Worm
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30:11 - 40:53 (10:41)

The Stuxnet Worm was a complex piece of malware created by the US and Israel to disrupt Iran's nuclear program. It ended up spreading out of control and getting exposed but it ultimately set a precedent for cyber warfare.

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The Israeli-American cyberattack against Iran's Natanz nuclear facility in 2010 utilizing Stuxnet became exposed when it started spreading wildly out of control thanks to the Israelis adding spreading mechanisms, leading to the Iranians discovering the sabotage of their centrifuges thanks to a Symantec report.
30:11 - 36:36 (06:25)
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Cybersecurity
Summary

The Israeli-American cyberattack against Iran's Natanz nuclear facility in 2010 utilizing Stuxnet became exposed when it started spreading wildly out of control thanks to the Israelis adding spreading mechanisms, leading to the Iranians discovering the sabotage of their centrifuges thanks to a Symantec report.

Chapter
The History and Implications of the Stuxnet Worm
Episode
Ep 29: Stuxnet
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The podcast discusses how Stuxnet, the world's first cyber weapon, was created and used to target Iranian nuclear facilities with the help of Israel, Bush, and Obama, causing a major international controversy.
36:36 - 39:14 (02:37)
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Stuxnet
Summary

The podcast discusses how Stuxnet, the world's first cyber weapon, was created and used to target Iranian nuclear facilities with the help of Israel, Bush, and Obama, causing a major international controversy. The US President also signed executive orders allowing the use of cyber weapons for such attacks in the future.

Chapter
The History and Implications of the Stuxnet Worm
Episode
Ep 29: Stuxnet
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
This podcast discusses the Iran Nuclear Deal and the perspectives of the US and Israel.
39:14 - 40:53 (01:39)
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Iran Nuclear Deal
Summary

This podcast discusses the Iran Nuclear Deal and the perspectives of the US and Israel. The US believed that the deal prevented all-out warfare, while Israel was not entirely content with Iran being allowed to develop nuclear power.

Chapter
The History and Implications of the Stuxnet Worm
Episode
Ep 29: Stuxnet
Podcast
Darknet Diaries