computer virus
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Before that, US and Israeli cyber sleuths were able to insert a devastating computer virus, codenamed Stuxnet, into Iran's centrifuges, which caused them to spin out of control.
From BBC
Previous research cited in Ngo's paper has shown that underserved populations exhibit poorer cybersecurity knowledge and outcomes, most commonly in the form of computer viruses and hacked accounts, including social media accounts.
From Science Daily
The Stuxnet computer virus in the late 2000s also attacked control units for uranium centrifuges, causing the sensitive devices to spin out of control and destroy themselves.
From Seattle Times
The scam began with a pop-up alert about a computer virus and instructions to call a number to get the problem resolved.
From Los Angeles Times
Mountain View Hospital, also located in Idaho Falls, was similarly affected by the computer virus, officials said.
From Seattle Times
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