The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/stuxnet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Stuxnet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/stuxnet/ 32 32 US warns Israel its attacks on Iran nuclear program are counterproductive — NYT https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyt-us-warns-israel-attacks-on-iran-nuclear-program-are-counterproductive/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:17:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2653631 Despite killing of nuclear scientist and blasts at enrichment facilities, Iran building faster, more efficient nuke program; potentially just a few weeks from 'breakout' to bomb

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]]> Olmert says Iran Natanz bomb could have been planted 10-15 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-says-iran-natanz-bomb-could-have-been-planted-10-15-years-ago/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:47:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2524325 Former prime minister denies any direct knowledge of operation, pans Netanyahu's 'smug bragging' amid spate of leaks crediting Mossad spy agency for blast at nuke plant

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]]> From diplomacy to sabotage: Iran’s nuclear program and efforts to thwart it https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-diplomacy-to-sabotage-irans-nuclear-program-and-efforts-to-thwart-it/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:00:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2523581 Iran insists atomic goals are peaceful, but has long been accused of secret weapons program; meanwhile, Tehran blames US and Israel for cyberattacks, explosions and assassinations

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]]> Gas explosion rocks residential building in Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/gas-explosion-rocks-residential-building-in-tehran/ Sat, 11 Jul 2020 20:28:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2344955&preview=true&preview_id=2344955 Blast said caused by gas cylinders, according to Iranian media; incident latest in series of mysterious occurrences in Iran

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]]> Israel’s alleged Natanz strike ‘as complex as Stuxnet,’ a major blow to Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-alleged-natanz-strike-as-complex-as-stuxnet-a-major-blow-to-iran/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:02:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2344510&preview=true&preview_id=2344510 Blast at centrifuge assembly facility may have set back development by 2 years, experts tell the NY Times, with series of strikes causing 'extreme internal and external pressure'

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]]> Iran denies US election meddling, claims it has no preference https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-denies-us-election-meddling-claims-it-has-no-preference/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 03:56:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2157585 In preview of NBC interview to air Sunday, Foreign Minister Zarif threatens US that it will not be able to finish any war it starts

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]]> Iran denies successful cyber attack on oil sector https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-denies-successful-cyber-attack-on-oil-sector/ Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:26:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2153021 Organization that tracks internet outages says activity detected consistent with a cyber attack, though the cause is unclear and impact limited

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]]> Rising young star of Iranian politics defends past career in intelligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/rising-young-star-of-iranian-politics-defends-past-career-in-intelligence/ Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:13:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2109291 Mohammad Jahromi oversees Tehran's satellite program, accused by US of serving as cover for experiments on intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads

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]]> US cyber attack on Iran exploited flaw in heavily-guarded network, experts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-cyber-attack-on-iran-exploited-flaw-in-heavily-guarded-network-experts-say/ Sat, 29 Jun 2019 03:56:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2102784 Assault that crippled Revolutionary Guard missile system result of massive investment in cyber warfare by American military, likely took extensive preparation

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]]> Iran calls US cyber attack unsuccessful, warns it could repeat drone downing https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-us-cyber-attack-following-drone-downing-was-unsuccessful/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2099463&preview=true&preview_id=2099463 Meanwhile White House said drafting plans for possible further cyber action: targeting Iranian navy and seeking to foment unrest elsewhere in the nation

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]]> US reportedly launched cyber attack on Iran after drone downing https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reportedly-launched-cyber-attack-on-iran-after-drone-downing/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:06:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098792 Long-planned operation targeted missile systems and spy network tracking ships in Strait of Hormuz, according to Washington Post

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]]> Iranian hackers step up cyber efforts, impersonate email from president’s office https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-hackers-step-up-cyber-campaign-amid-tensions-with-us/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:19:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098650 Cybersecurity firms see surge in attempts to gain access to American government agencies, oil and gas sectors

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]]> Hackers take down Iranian social security website https://www.timesofisrael.com/hackers-take-down-iranian-social-security-website/ Sat, 01 Jun 2019 08:01:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2086717 Semi-official news agency reports site down for part of Thursday; Israel, US blamed for past breaches of governmental systems

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]]> Iran claims to develop defense against Stuxnet-like attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-claims-to-develop-defense-against-stuxnet-like-attacks/ Fri, 17 May 2019 03:52:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2077353 Communications minister says Iranian scientists have created a firewall to block computer viruses from harming infrastructure, like bug that damaged nuclear centrifuges

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]]> Iran claims to thwart Stuxnet-style Israeli cyberattack https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-claims-to-thwart-israeli-cyberattack/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:34:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1955495&preview=true&preview_id=1955495 Information minister says a regime with 'a record of using cyber weapons' attempted to damage communication infrastructure but 'returned empty-handed'

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