Stuxnet

Description

(Wikipedia) Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm, first uncovered in 2010, thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and is believed to be responsible for causing substantial damage to the nuclear program of Iran. Although neither country has openly admitted responsibility, the worm is widely understood to be a cyberweapon built jointly by the United States and Israel.

Names

Name
Stuxnet
W32.Stuxnet

Category

Malware

Type

  • ICS malware
  • Worm
  • Rootkit
  • Wiper

Information

Mitre Attack

Malpedia

Alienvault Otx

Other Information

Uuid

70c4a5b0-2206-4aa0-860f-128288ed2577

Last Card Change

2022-12-30