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Exploring Stuxnet: The Digital Weapon That Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program
In 2007, Eric Van Saan, under the guise of an industrial engineer, infiltrated Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility and introduced a computer virus, marking a significant leap in cyber warfare. This virus, known as Stuxnet, was a collaborative effort between the United States and Israel, aimed at hindering Iran’s nuclear program. The operation, which remained…