Unraveling Stuxnet: The Targeted APT

This chapter explores the Stuxnet malware, highlighting its characteristics as an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) rather than a traditional virus. It details the malware's intricate infiltration of industrial control systems, emphasizing its precise targeting of uranium enrichment processes. The chapter also provides insights into the implications of Stuxnet's actions on centrifuge operations and the broader context of nuclear technology.