Malware

Stuxnet

First seen: 2010-06 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

Stuxnet was the first cyber weapon. America and Israel used it to destroy Iran's nuclear equipment by making centrifuges spin out of control.

Overview

Stuxnet is the first known cyberweapon. Created by US and Israel, it destroyed Iranian nuclear centrifuges by manipulating their speed.

How It Spreads

  • USB drives
  • Network propagation
  • Zero-day exploits

What It Does

  • Targets Siemens PLCs
  • Destroys centrifuges
  • Manipulates industrial processes

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Target Platforms

Windows, Siemens PLCs

Detection Tips

  • Historical threat - foundation of ICS security awareness

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T0831, T0855, T0853

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Historical threat - study for ICS security

Related Malware

Industroyer, Triton

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