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Why the Stuxnet Worm Is Like Nothing Seen Before
Sneaking past security.
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Stuxnet is the first worm of its type capable of attacking critical infrastructure like power stations and electricity grids: those in the know have been expecting it for years.
On 26 September, Iran's state news agency reported that computers at its Bushehr nuclear power plant had been infected by Stuxnet.
New Scientist explains the significance of the worm.
Why the fuss over Stuxnet?
Computer viruses, worms and trojans have until now mainly infected PCs or the servers that keep e-businesses running. They may delete key system files or documents, or perhaps prevent website access, but they do not threaten life and limb.
The Stuxnet worm is different...
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