America 250: More than 15 years later, a landmark cyberattack is still a cautionary tale

Stuxnet, a sophisticated cyberattack targeting Iran's nuclear program, manipulated industrial control systems to physically damage centrifuges at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. The attack demonstrated the potential for malicious code to disrupt critical infrastructure, with experts warning of ongoing risks to systems like power grids and hospitals. While no group has claimed responsibility, the U.S. and Israel are widely believed to be behind the operation.