Iran nuclear deal, Stuxnet & cyber security

Global wave of cyberattacks hits multinationals

Global wave of cyberattacks hits multinationals. Source: DPA

Donald Trump stopped short of withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, but 'decertified' his support for the accord. People may recall the Stuxnet, a malicious computer worm targets SCADA systems and was responsible for causing substantial damage to Iran's nuclear program. The worm is believed as a jointly built American/Israeli cyberweapon. Will the US initiate the cyberattack on Iran's nuclear program? Dr Sheng Wen, IT from Swinburne University, introduces the story of Stuxnet and urges to increase cyber security. Dong Xing reports.



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