'Zero Days': Creating the Character of Stuxnet

The transcript discusses Stuxnet, a revolutionary malware that autonomously spread and targeted Iran's nuclear centrifuges. It highlights the malware's unique characteristics, its global impact, and the challenges of depicting it in film. The discussion also covers the broader implications of Stuxnet in cyber warfare, including its role in sparking a cyber arms race and the potential vulnerabilities it exposes in interconnected systems.

In what ways did the Stuxnet operation represent a new paradigm in cyber warfare?

What was the significance of the Nitro Zeus operation mentioned in relation to Stuxnet?