Episode
Stuxnet | How the US Started Cyber War
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- Things I Learned Last Night
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- Jan 13, 2026
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- 3418
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Summary
In 2010, cybersecurity experts uncovered a computer virus unlike anything seen before. This malware did not target personal computers or steal private data. Instead, it quietly sabotaged industrial machines, changing how the world thinks about cyber warfare. That computer virus, Stuxnet, is still felt today. Unlike most malware, Stuxnet was designed for one specific mission. It targeted highly specialized industrial control systems. If it did not find those systems, the computer virus remained inactive. This precision made Stuxnet extremely difficult to detect. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/stuxnet Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch this next: John McAfee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X93AiroHNYE&t=25s Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices