The Rise of Stuxnet: A Cyber Warfare Milestone

This chapter explores the emergence of Stuxnet in 2010, a revolutionary malware that targeted industrial control systems, triggering widespread computer crashes. Through the investigation of a Belarusian antivirus programmer, the narrative uncovers how Stuxnet utilized stolen digital certificates to gain unauthorized access and evade detection. It emphasizes the profound impact of this attack on the cybersecurity landscape, prompting systemic changes to guard against future threats to critical infrastructure.