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Countdown to Zero Day: How Stuxnet Became the World's First Digital Weapon

Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

Kim Zetter

In this deep dive, we explore the astonishing story of Stuxnet, the world’s first digital weapon that physically destroyed Iran’s nuclear centrifuges. Based on Kim Zetter's book "Countdown to Zero Day," we reveal how a sophisticated malware used four zero-day exploits, stolen digital certificates, and a PLC rootkit to bypass air-gapped systems. Discover the geopolitical intrigue behind the attack, the technical brilliance of its code, and why it marked a new era in cyber warfare. If you want to understand how a simple USB drive could trigger a national crisis, this is a must-watch.