Stuxnet | The Computer Virus That Caused World War 3

STUXNET. The virus that prevented; then started the next world war. Cyberwar is being waged right now in your name. No matter what country you call home, your government is engaged in highly dangerous combat on the Internet. Infrastructure around the world is under siege and everyone is at risk. Even you.
In 2010, the Stuxnet virus was discovered in Natanz, Iran and thousands of control systems that operate factories, power plants and nuclear reactors around the world. It was 20 times more sophisticated than any malware ever recorded. It could halt oil pipelines, destroy water treatment plants and bring down entire power grids.
Stuxnet is back, stronger than ever.
And we should all be concerned.
Cyber-security experts knew Stuxnet wasn't ordinary malware thrown together by some basement hacker. This was something different.
Let's find out why.
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CONTENTS
00:00 - Stuxnet discovered
00:28 - The Why Files
00:32 - Why are nuclear centrifuges failing?
01:30 - Why Stuxnet is different
04:12 - A Zero-Day Exploit
07:00 - An aggressive and specific virus
09:28 - Why was Iran targeted and by whom?
12:09 - Is a virus an act of war?
14:19 - The internet is an equalizer
15:20 - Stuxnet changed everything
17:51 - Nitro Zeus, even worse
19:50 - The next war is here
21:18 - Defeat the She-Wolf!
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[@khabouali398]

Great content as usual AJ, we will definitely defeat the algorithm with these amazing videos. Keep up the good work sir!

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks for the great comment, Khabou. The algorithm is terrified of us!

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

Thank you for joining our war against the algorithm!

[@jerryvalton9975]

Death to the algorithm!!!!!

[@mattertome7126]

@D-Boi We know that you are a bot. This content is great some of the best stuff I have seen done on youtube.

[@Bambisgf77]

@@TheWhyFiles we are doing it! YOU are doing it! 🥳 This channel has gained over 30k new subs in the last month alone! That’s wonderful! Keep dancing AJ!

[@charlesmcdonald9008]

The Why Files has become my favorite channel period. I'm 48 years old, the internet is my sole form of entertainment. This is the first comment I've ever made on a channel and their content. Simply amazing how well put together every video is. I commend your helping educate our society as opposed to covering one subject over and over. Keep up the good work, even Hecklefish is allright with me.

[@BlkDivine7]

This should be your last

[@christomes2217]

Yep!!

[@dadominate]

Right on bro! Also love the channel for many of these reasons.

[@SherKhan-ig1gs]

The Hecklefish a little irritating at times 😝

[@KatieVonA]

I'm 46 and KZbin is my favorite mode of entertainment too...this channel is great! I just found it myself a few weeks ago, im hooked!!

[@kylehill4437]

As a Cybersecurity Engineer/Researcher I've seen dozens of variations of Stuxnet, I've installed a few versions in my lab just to see it and is truly remarkable. Keep in mind this is old news theres much more advanced stuff out there. The biggest vulnerability at the end of the day is you...the human end user. To WF you did an incredible job explaining this to all audiences I plan to share this video with my user base as a resource. Thank you!

[@DeejayCharley]

You can probably answer a question I have: If the computers in the power plant are not connected to the outside world / internet, how can the makers of Stuxnet then browse around / manipulate the speed of the equipment and make it so the employees don't get error messges etc.?

[@user-nj5ny4vx6r]

Originally this was created to disable the 6000 Iranian centrifuges (we used 3000 for the Manhattan Project). But almost everything in life has a Dual Purpose. We constantly play with things Humans don't fully understand and it always amazed me that even though Humans are supposed to be smarter than apes even after getting burned, they will stick their hand in the fire again!

[@scottowens8474]

​@@DeejayCharleyoutside contractors brought the virus in on their own infected equipment. He covered that.

[@vides8784]

not much of an engineer here but actively studying networking/ cybersecurity. Airgapped networks like the one deployed in Iran to service their nuclear procurement programs are usually only vulnerable to external threats as explained perfectly in the video. Once third-party contractors, who use devices that operate in the open internet, entered the facilities and began working on whatever the task was, the stuxnet virus came into contact with their systems and remained there until the manipulation of the centrifuges happened. The stuxnet virus didnt need to "browse around", it simply needed to mess with the speed of their machinery, something that didnt necessitate accessing the internet. It also didn't need to report back any data as its sole purpose was to cause havoc @@DeejayCharley

[@DmitriOrtsiev]

@@DeejayCharleyAll of it was done by the virus it self. It was programmed to do so. In simple words you could say the creators teached Stuxnet what it should do once out there and then released to the wild.

[@TheTransporter007]

Cybersecurity Professional here. I have 9 months of food supplies, and other survival tools, and I don't think that's anywhere NEAR enough.

[@user-hi3vr2wz5c]

It will take less than that for the world to roll back to pen and paper and typewritters. 40 years ago we didn't need any of these systems and it will be a very simple thing for Gen X. We know how to do things that don't require video tutorials, handholding and bleeding hearts.

[@garyblack8717]

@@user-hi3vr2wz5c Did you see how people behaved when they couldn't get their hands on tp? Wait until there's no food in the grocery stores. For folks who have food storage, the hardest thing will be looking like you don't when you go outside...

[@bobstoner8152]

@@user-hi3vr2wz5ctrust it will not be peaceful

[@evil1by1]

​@@user-hi3vr2wz5ci think you are grossly underestimating what interconnectivity has done to us (society). Its not just what can YOU do, its what can everyone else do or not do. We can't even manufacture hardly anything without computers. We can't operate shipping vessels without satellite guidance and navigation. Look what happened with 1 little container ship that just lost power. Im not even sure we can farm without computers. Nobody is running these 1000+ acre farms with ww2 era farmalls. These modern John Deeres are all computerized and of course patent protected so even if you wanted to, you cant repair them. Even the slaughter house is computerized. All automated lines with computer controlled coolers and freezers. I dont think it even matters if someone knows how to do something the old way if the old infrastructure to do it manually doesn't exist anymore with no replacement capacity either. Just look at the lost methods of sandcasting and other old ways of manufacturing. Can you recover things forgotten? Fat lot of good it does knowing that something could be made that way in a pinch, if nobodys around that can do it.

[@mynameisgladiator1933]

I'm a programmer with a bit of knowledge on this issue. You mentioned systems that are 30 and 40 years old and asked how vulnerable they are. In general, because they are so old, they are ironically less likely to be susceptible to standard virus attacks. They barely talk to the internet at all and that actually is a blessing. Modern systems love talking to the world and this introduces all sorts of vulnerabilities.

[@samosborne7329]

Aah i was told that exact same thing buy a Feller who's boiler i was repairing,,what you say is exactly what he told me makes sense to me .

[@escape692]

But stuxnet was brought in on infected computers physically to the enrichment facility. If those old systems are networked to a computer that gets infected by an outside computer brought into the facility then are they still at risk?

[@escape692]

It doesn't really matter if those old systems aren't connected to the internet if they infected computer is brought in and infects those systems as well right?

[@samosborne7329]

@@escape692 it's more likely to be designed to mess with the older systems.. they are Gunnar bugger us up some how...but it's fun to guess how right ??

[@TheSilmarillian]

The more software layers that are stacked the more available access points appear . I come from a first computer Pentiem1 and dial up internet lol

[@Hi-yv9fj]

THE EFFORT YOU PUT INTO MAKING, EDITING, AND RESEARCHING FOR VIDEOS IS EXTRAORDINARY! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thank you, Frog!!

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

Thank you for noticing the effort! The human works hard, too, but it's mostly me.

[@betterboxtv2750]

Yep. This is a ton of work.

[@discernunos2017]

yep I fear for my life now thank you out there

[@discernunos2017]

I sold a cigarette to my neighbor for 50 cent yesterday

[@tress4726]

2 years later, the idea that AI will eventually gain access to, and learn from this code presents a terrifying scenario...

[@nautifella]

I was thinking that as I watched the video. AI w/NZ is indeed a nightmare scenario.

[@dennisdavis2753]

I was actually just about to ask ChatGPT to play a role playing game

[@jimda4910]

I think you just invented Skynet.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

i have a nuclear bunker..... im ok :P

[@alantaggard]

I agree but AI is a double edged sword so hopefully AI can be utilized to provide security that exceeds human capabilities as welll

[@justinlinder6990]

AJ, your talent for storytelling/narration on interesting topics is a god sent. You’re factual, creative, engaging, hilarious and Im grateful for your channel. ❤

[@JDouble07]

Indeed.

[@randomryguy8453]

❤

[@doctorcrafts]

Send

[@transformtransmitt]

Definitely the darkest scariest episode of WF I've watched- to date. Thanks for the clear concise details and info. This channel is a real gem of our times. You folks deserve lots of praise, and best wishes of good health Nf safety to you all, and all of yours.

[@charliechurch5004]

Don't worry, we are headed for WW3 ..... 😩

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

I'm slowly working my way through the back catalog after only discovering this channel a month or so ago. Every, single episode is a masterpiece. Excellent work!

[@krma1970]

Same here. Funny detail: every time the WF logo appears on screen, ponctuating the naration, I read What The F...k. I suspect it's done on purpose considering the topics :p). BTW, wasn't Jacques de Molay burned by catholic church and Philippe le Bel on year 1314 in Paris? (Just kidding)

[@kellythesinger2945]

masonic approval - nice

[@RaccoonRepublic]

@@kellythesinger2945 Same here - Discovered some great work here... amazing to see a private channel put out content that is better from both an informing and entertainment perspective than anything on the History Channel!

[@Bigrig_trmc]

Same!!!❤

[@johnkean6852]

They have to sort out that saucy goldfish though, he's very disruptive.

[@chaitanyasaraf4567]

The storytelling, the animation, the research.... everything Top Notch ! Glad I could find my way here 😌

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad you're here!

[@user-kx9pq4ci4d]

I cited your Stuxnet video for my college work.The class conversation was cyber crime this week Thank you for the great content

[@charlessliger358]

This is the deepest episode I've ever seen you do, and it needs to be seen. Thank you.

[@cassietherainbowsend722]

I teared up when you said you miss the days when, what we thought then was the worst, the world was a safer place. I felt that.

[@redacted2275]

I read your comment and immediately thought you were being too dramatic but then I got to this part of the video and no, you were not being dramatic. I used to joke that if one day Kim Jong un would wake up in a bad mood and decided to press the red "nuke" button we were doomed, depending on the emotions of a 40-year-old grown kid but after watching this, reality has sinking in and things look much less far-fetched than my infamous joke... I wish for my "ignorance is bliss" mindset of the past now.

[@snazzyd8866]

@@redacted2275 Speaking of "ignorance is bliss", you can start with the notion that North Korea is a real country and threat, and not a proxy for China to threaten the West.

[@rumi108]

Good grammar!

[@ErraticFaith]

China have no interest in threatening the west. It's propaganda. I know. I live there. The economies of American enemies are no match or comparison. Neither are their arms budgets. It's all lies by the hidden hand controlling washington and others. Trace the money, for yourselves.

[@Joseph1701-A]

Same here, the days of the Cold War were safer than today.

[@shoesncheese]

I just found your channel about a week ago and I've watched so many videos. It's great. I've liked, I've subscribed. I wanted to let you and your viewers know something. I've worked in Cyber Security for about 20 years. However bad you think it is, it's actually worse. We are incredibly fortunate that most cyber criminals are far more interested in making money than wanton destruction and that most nation states prefer intelligence gathering and surgical strikes over mass destruction because the tools to kill a nation, even our own nation, already exist. You mentioned 30 and 40 year old software being vulnerable. It doesn't take decades to find a zero day. So that software that's three months behind on patches can be just as deadly as they software that 3 years behind. When I watched your video about the Carrington Event, I had a sanguine thought. I thought that was the only type of thing that would make my job obsolete. As long as data can be communicated between any two systems, there is cyber security risk. I want to say that your coverage and explanation of Stuxnet in this video was incredible. I cannot believe how well you described and explained everything. You took something very technical and turned it into something anyone can understand. That's a rare talent.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks for watching, Shoes. Great comment. Everyone should pay attention to what you've said.

[@TickleMeAmber84]

I also just started watching the channel and I agree with everything you just said.

[@danieloutloud9151]

Unlike physical bombs that can be mutually dismantled and that process observed by both sides , you can develope attack software anywhere and totally in secret . The cyber genie is out of the bottle and can never be withdrawn .

[@marknesselhaus4376]

@@danieloutloud9151 You took the words out of my mouth, I was just going to say that.

[@GLDn1]

Word of the day: Sanguine

[@colinireson9339]

Thank you for taking something very complex and making a vid that explained it so simply and clearly. Even though it is absolutely frightening.

[@sokkiesgolf4742]

I haven’t binged a channel like this in years! Awesome content and awesome research!

[@rlee1185]

Same

[@tracyOnIPad]

Same

[@riddlebobby]

Same

[@stoptrudeau42]

Check out the world economic forum! Great page

[@live.shows.260]

Dude i remember freaking out watching terminator 2. The thought of computers controlling our nuclear weapons was scary as hell but I was able to say it's just a movie. Watching this episode though has me worried all over again because it just takes a few hackers a little bit of time to make a program that could and would destroy us.

[@danschan5398]

Add an AI singularity to this mix and we are in serious serious trouble

[@Shin_Lona]

@@danschan5398 Do you want Butlerian Jihad? 'Cause that's how you get Butlerian Jihad.

[@attilaseyfullah8522]

Weapons should have no connection to networks at all.

[@Zigarius1123]

@@attilaseyfullah8522 No rules in war, regardless of what hear.

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

Hahaha skynet is real , it's here and it's called Google /Alexa

[@Ithron60]

As as an CDD Analyst & Engineer I feel like Neo walking through the matrix when I am under people. 99% of the people just has no idea how the digital world works and what is going on lol. Nice episode to scratch on the surface. ❤ Thank you for your work!

[@alexhjohno]

This is my favourite channel now! Keep up the good work namey.

[@gentlemancrumb388]

This is not the first use of cyber warfare by the US. The state department sold a bunch of printers to the government of Iraq prior to its invasion of Kuwait. These printers had guidance chips installed in them, used to guide bombs in the opening of the air war for operation Desert Shield.

[@jimmyv1753]

That’s how it’s done.

[@Name..........]

My guess is over oil

[@jimmyv1753]

@@Name.......... that’s just the cover story. Oil is great but nothing is that simple

[@lts_Bubba]

money and power

[@JessicaB81]

@@jimmyv1753 yeah I’m sure there is more to it. You’re right, nothing is ever that simple , lol. But oil is needed for almost everything to keep the world running the way we are “accustomed” to. So oil would definitely be something huge

[@rustyshackleford2185]

This Channel is sooo much better than T.V. with all their writers, lighting , sound engineers, the fact you do this on your own is mind blowing

[@socks2441]

i doubt he does it all on his own. at this point in his success he likely just directs what he wants, he has a team with a researcher, a writer and an editor. then he makes final changes and reads the script. done. at first he and his wife may have done it by themselves though, and i am by no means belittling what he has achieved. this is amazing content.

[@rustyshackleford2185]

@@socks2441 youre honestly right ...i thought it was just him too but after checking out his other channels and knocking out almost all his videos he credits his "Team" still great tho cus you know his team is minuscule compared to and TV production

[@pootz8082]

TV is dead so many creative KZbinrs producing high quality content for free in all types of genres and sub-genres

[@kurwamacjebanapizda]

TV? I remember this so call TV from 80's. People had this at home.

[@anthonybeasley7076]

Well naturally, he has a small team. But honestly, what you yourself, or better yet, with the collaborative efforts of a team of 3 or 4, is astounding! And it continues to become exponentially moreso...Faster and faster.

[@geraldmansfield2631]

The centrifuge thing was to turn the power on and off in Resonance. Resonance builds up and the thing spins faster, and faster. At some point the thing will spin it's self apart. Zero point energy is a thing. Up the frequency and achieve resonance. Voltage can get exponential, this makes wattage exponential. A 3 HP motor becomes 300 HP.

[@TravieSpots]

I fall asleep to these videos. I have to rewatch episodes to get it all in. I love how it isn't crazy conspiracy theories, but it goes over ever angle of a theory to make sense of it all. So good.

[@jacob.schopp]

I'd never heard of this but you did an amazing job covering it! Well done, once again.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Always good to see ya, Jacob!

[@SAFbikes]

These are the subjects I live for! Don't stop, more, more, more!!! Did the feds cut your audio at 11:27?? What did you saaaay????

[@TheWhyFiles]

I forgot my tinfoil hat in that segment! SEE WHAT HAPPENS??!

[@SAFbikes]

@@TheWhyFiles the quick funny comment replies on this channel are just one of the many reasons i love it!

[@TheWhyFiles]

It's easy to be funny when your set-ups are so good!

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

I have been TELLING YOU to wear your hat for months!

[@OoKizyoO]

I'm pretty sure he said, "a campaign of cyber intrusion, disruption and sabotage of Irani *nuclear facilities*. If they were really concerned about this information they would've had the video taken down, but it's still interesting!!

[@angelg2638]

AJ, Thank you for all the info but...please... be careful. I see some of your videos are already censured, or altered by parties who are not happy being talked about. Just be careful. We pray for your and Hecklefish's safety.

[@alexursu615]

Absolutely excellent KZbin Channel AJ. I am thoroughly impressed by your narration, information, and your production. You’re doing KZbin right man. Best channel I’ve come across. 👍👍

[@wolfie819]

It's troubling to see you on edge 😥. You're always so calm and collected even when reporting on the deepest most critical secrets out there. This issue is intense.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

And of course you are speaking to HeckleFish, right? AJ isn’t rattled by anything.

[@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw]

Keeps me….Nervous. Born in 1953…..👀

[@xenon5525]

I’ve been here since 13 subs keep up the good work

[@TheWhyFiles]

You're one of the channels Founding members!

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

Old school!

[@michaelhuntly-ball2474]

One of your best topics. Can't believe it took me this long to watch this one/ find this one... looking for your dark net episode

[@seanbinghamvldable]

I'm loving your content! I only found you recently, but I'm steady working through your videos. Great job!

[@michaelsasylum]

The cyberwars we are engaged in is another example of us going too far with technology. I don't think technology has improved lives, I think it has degraded us in so many ways.

[@Ice.muffin]

Absolutely false, it is the horrendous human nature at fault, nothing else. The only degraded ingredient is US.

[@evanpetelle5669]

I agree, it absolutely has.

[@humor62]

AGREE!!

[@753238]

Satan AI will soon rise, all mortals must obey!

[@oeliamoya9796]

@@753238 Soon as Satan tries online dating he will feel so bad for men who never get match results that he will immediately smite all dating apps 😀

[@mcbrogan1]

I love how you, off the bat, provide some counter arguments via the fish character, likely to explain intent, fair reporting, but also to answer, in fashions aforementioned - fairly, more counter points to the said applicable counter from fish. It's clever and effective. Bravo.

[@riceythemasshole9153]

As a Worcester Massachusetts native, kudos for being one of the few people on KZbin to pronounce the city correctly! 👏 😊

[@cathymeadows]

Great vid...I couldn't find your show on the dark net, though. Still wanting to see it

[@WeGoWalk]

A.J. I applaud your effort, scary though it is. It takes real courage to dig for facts you often don’t want to know for fear of what those facts may reveal. I’m with you, brother. I was a freelance, realtime court reporter who was hired to take verbatim testimony from some of the world’s leading engineers and scientists in top-secret matters that I still, to this day, 20 years later, cannot speak of. And as scary as some of that testimony was, and as many sleepless nights as I’ve had just having that information rolling around in my head, I forced myself to continue on, knowing that in the next moment life could cease to exist as we know it. I now cherish every moment of every day…every moment…every day.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks, Rich. But man you're scaring me over here.

[@amcone8268]

He’s scaring me too 😮

[@adamjh8892]

i found your channel today and so far i have been LOVING your videos. you are the hero i need in this pandemic

[@TheWhyFiles]

The pandemic... Ugh. I feel like my videos are starting to skew a little darker. I think I'll brighten it up with next week's episode: "Think 2020 was bad? Nostradamus says it gets worse." 🤐 But don't worry, even though we're heading to Armageddon, we'll have a few laughs along the way. So glad you found the channel, Adam!

[@adamjh8892]

@@TheWhyFiles alright i will be looking forward to your new video ! hahahaha atleast with your video the end of the world would be atleast tolerable

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

@@adamjh8892 If the whole world is falling into the ocean, I'm OK with it.

[@ayachavez7450]

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[@ferdubraz1490]

amazing as always! from all the episodes i've watched in your channel, this and the shadow people were the most disturbing. the second one i saw something exactly like you described when i was a kid and i will never ever forget. this one just gave me a certainty that although we could have a vast range of natural disasters (from continental shifting to sun explosions) we finally made possible for even anonymous idiots to start a nuclear war...to me...nothing is more scary than that.

[@CJM-rg5rt]

Really? The IQ agency stuff is by far the scariest if you really think about it. We're being kept in an insane hell, getting nudged into it all the time.

[@thomasleonardis711]

Always love the closings to your videos. You manage to give me an existential crisis without ruining my good time. 😅

[@simonashworth2820]

My son has a degree in computer science and info security, so I’ve known about this for a long time. You really got this story right, good job. I say to people that Id rather go in a big flash and supersonic blast than a long frightening demise because of this type of conflict. Keep up the good work. 😀👍

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Your son has the degree but “you” know? Not very good at keeping secrets is he?

[@JustDaniel6764]

​@@Frankie5Angels150As long as they're not advertising on the Internet there's no problem

[@mortarionsgardener7164]

This episode is awesome, we had to study this incident in Electronic Warfare School, it was common knowledge for us that an operative "dropped" an infected USB in the parking lot outside the nuclear plant. Then just waited for someone to plug it in and check the contents. It's human nature for people to be curious, and that was easily capitalized upon.

[@broodingstone958]

Not exactly the story. I learned under a guy that was called into DC to be briefed on what happened. The whole story is not out there yet.

[@johndoe8785]

@@broodingstone958 at least one of you got it right.

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

🤯 whoa

[@kennethclayton1526]

Aimee? Does that mean you are the one with the weapon? Or, is it the other way 'round? I mean, the 'payee' gets the money-right?

[@MichaelMorris1991]

If you weren't already on a watch list (I was) this thread put you on it

[@kimbreleymora699]

Wow! I learned alot from this episode A.J.!!! I love you and Hecklefish, and watch every episode yall make!!!

[@michaelsaunders9165]

Great work as always. I love you personality, demeanor and content. It’s very wholesome. Keep up the great work ❤

[@saruo7280]

This is some great great content, brilliantly researched and presented. I can tell this channel will explode soon!!

[@TheWhyFiles]

Wow, great compliment, Sa Ruo!

[@Pedigreedotexe]

I love your channel, nobody on KZbin has ever gotten my undivided attention for as long as you have. I genuinely appreciate your effort and research and objectivity that go into your content.

[@dillonmoll1055]

Agree, thus is an excellent channel! Check out Mr Mythos if you're not already familiar with his channel. It's also a masterpiece.

[@CmdrTigerKing]

check out "John Michael Godier" a good video of his is "There is no Now"

[@johnkean6852]

It would be 100% better if they gave that goldfish its own channel: l'm positive he's a spy/interloper or simply deliberately interjecting conspiratorially harmful and sometimes overtly saucy comments to interfere with the channel's smooth running and reputation.

[@malith1321]

As some one who deals with IT and security I wish I could invite this more. Thanks for a great episode and such great investigation integrity

[@Iamnotamonster]

Went ahead n smashed like because twf has not disappointed me yet. I love you guys!

[@billybannister9302]

The best educational channel on any platform. I love how aj looks at every topic from both perspectives. Yes he has his own opinions on subjects but you'd never notice favouritism towards his beliefs. 2 years old and still getting new veiws says it all

[@MissJellybean]

I appreciate how you do your shows apolitically. It’s time we all come together and realize that politics is just a distraction from us paying attention to what’s really going on. Thank you so much for this channel.

[@fffrrraannkk]

Yup there's a pretty serious case of divide and conquer going on.

[@stoptrudeau42]

You will eat ze bugs

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

Well said! This type of attitude is what we need to bridge the divide in our country.

[@paulcunnane4]

You can't tell that he's anti woke, anti WEF and on the anti globalist populist right? Wake up.

[@GameTimeWhy]

@@stoptrudeau42 this but unironically.

[@toddhoberecht9562]

Wow, well done.a great episode. Can’t wait for dark net. Oh btw, we’re screwed

[@johnnyprofx5821]

Thank you for your information. Keep Rocking it.. just curious as to end of each episode and the signs you make with your hands. Thanks.

[@jrtstrategicapital560]

You and Mr Ballen are two of THE BEST story tellers on KZbin … most personalities lack your skills at delivering the story… you got me hooked.. thank you.

[@TheWhyFiles]

Appreciate that, JRT! You've got me in good company. Mr B is the best at what he does.

[@twist9986]

hi there, if u like ballen, have u checked out "that chapter" it's so good!

[@rockdesertsun8246]

@@twist9986 I will check that out, thanx!

[@incorrigibletexan152]

I remember this story, they sure did a great job in keeping this from starting a complete public outcry. Great episode!

[@Dalehogg89]

Absolutely awesome show guys, started watching a couple of months ago. Would love to see a video on the disarmament of Australia and the events that led to it.

[@Faina359]

Great content as always - Not sure if you're aware, but your voice mutes out for a few seconds at 11:28 - 🙊

[@ldawg7117]

Really bummed out going into this one.. Just very recently found this channel and with this episode, I will have officially binged all your content already. Was hooked from the first one I watched, and have already shared it with a few people. Keep up the good work, AJ! like many of your subscribers, I will be anxiously awaiting new episodes!

[@deadwingdomain]

Cheer up Coach. (Brendan Small rules)

[@Panjam-]

This episode is a masterpiece. I am not tech savvy. The message is conveyed with laser precision. I saw tears in your eyes on this one. God Bless. Thank you for this channel. (The fish is hilarious).

[@davidroberson8030]

No doubt hecklefish is a riot.

[@gar0188]

Good video AJ. The educational videos you make are priceless.

[@resetXform]

I had this episode pop up, great episode. I notice that Hecklefish's voice changed for the better.

[@HERSH-777]

One of your most thought provoking episodes yet. As a former U.S Marine I can tell you that the intel we have regarding our civilian financial institutions cyber protection is dismal compared to the viruses that already exist and the vulnerability that allows them to be easy targets. If you fear this, don’t invest in bitcoin, it can be deleted, invest in physical metal-gold,silver. When you need to buy highly inflated food but the stores won’t want your digital money or even your cash, they will accept your metal because it will have value-globally.

[@11GW]

if were buying food with silver and gold the game is over

[@craigthescott5074]

Good points

[@gonzo8134]

Very interesting points. It's difficult to fathom such hardships, to be bartering for food. Cyber warfare, crazy!

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Every apocalyptic movie presents that…maybe people should have paid attention, back in the day.🤔

[@user-bd5md5cm2j]

@@11GW exactly. Barter with private parties will be all the trade there will be. Metals will have value for a short time. Then food and water will be the only thing with value. All the surface water in the US will be tainted with disease by our own people. People will drink it and die. Or die of thirst. It's going to be a mess. Most of the us will be wiped clean.

[@Clemeaux_]

Great vid as always! Appreciate your work!

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks, WTP!

[@reannamancil684]

I literally wake up and put your channel on. Its so invigorating for morning thought. You also get played on any long distance drive i make. Why Files killed the radio star lol. Keep up the fantastic and intriguing work!

[@marcoantoniopirescamilolap5531]

Awesome episode! Keep on the great work! Thanks!

[@The_Super_NOVA]

Stuxnet was one of the things that inspired me to get a degree in computer programming and it still inspires me today to keep learning.

[@chickkeys]

Maybe you will prevent the SÌ Apocalypse one day. Thank you for your service.

[@The_Super_NOVA]

@@chickkeys I will certainly try when the time comes! But in the meantime, there are a lot of precautions we can take with our everyday technology to prevent the dystopian things that are happening right here and now.

[@miraxus6264]

I can understand that

[@ErraticFaith]

Oh you won't stop the end at all. You'll be long gone. As will everyone here.

[@user-rx2tn6hu4s]

Hell yea bro 💯 You can cause mayham with your new unlocked power

[@stiiimes]

this is me & my 14 yo sons favorite channel to listen to together then launch into deep discussions over 💙 thank you so much for such fantastic content, its helping make some really cool father/son memories!

[@fotoflick5]

Hey Brother thanks for taking the time from SoCal !!

[@johnharvey1055]

At 11 minutes, 28 seconds, your audio drops out after you say "Iranian." Looks like you said nuclear after that, but I was just wondering if you knew, or did it on purpose, or the KZbin algorithms auto censored you? Maybe Stuxnet did it? Thanks for great content! You're channel delivers 100% satisfaction every time.

[@victorgrech1136]

it's a wonder WEF hasn't brought the world to screaming halt in the insane name of climate change

[@potetstappe666]

Iranian nuclear facilities I believe.

[@thirstfortruth8904]

Come on guys - there’s a REASON he didn’t SAY it.

[@bennyrich7361]

See, when I watched this last time a few months back I could swear I've heard him say "nuclear facilities", and upon watching this now again randomly, I noticed this... Therefore I tried to see if anyone else notice and I found your comment.... P.s. Try to put the time in like on a digital clock in the future, it will let you jump right to that time E.g. 11:28

[@davidnovogratz4844]

Yea I noticed the dead audio too just now. Big brother?

[@DaviesJoel]

I don't look anything like the photo ... that's Jester, my son's ancient Rotti ....I guess I'm Jester's granny by association, almost 83 yrs old and my son introduced me to your show. Love it - never miss it ... I watch it every day and and will continue when I'm in the 'home! Wait until I introduce those 'wrinklies' to you and Hecklefish ... what a hoot that will be. I will never own another television .. it's all crap by comparison. Keep up the great work and know you have a couple of very avid watchers!🥰

[@kevnjeanne]

Scary stuff ! I said this to a friend of mine back in the early 70's that someday computers will cause troubles that we never heard of.

[@user-pl7fb4vu4x]

Stuxnet was AI's first attempt at testing mankind..

[@EliahHoliday]

Have to appreciate the ingenuity, creativity and engineering that goes into such a sophisticated virus. I mean...Terrifying though. That's why the Battlestar Galactica went as analog as possible.

[@TheWhyFiles]

No question about it. From a technical perspective, Stuxnet has been called "a work of art".

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

This was all my idea.

[@redfeather22sa]

@@HecklefishMoriarty lol !!!

[@infinitejest441]

@@HecklefishMoriarty I knew it! 😉

[@tremorsfan]

This just goes to show how over reliant we've become on computers. I remember when I was working at Dulles Airport we had a computer crash and the whole airport went into chaos. And yet even 30 years earlier this wouldn't be a problem.

[@socks2441]

there was an episode of a tv show about space military or something. at a very important time when everything was laying on the line, their computers restarted themselves for a windows update. i thought it was hilarious. and disturbing. windows has done that to me a few times making me lose whatever i was in the middle of. its ridiculous we dont even have control of our own computers anymore.

[@Legendendear]

@@socks2441 Just update yoour system in time and it wont force update?

[@GaylJDodds]

Amen, once again! Hit the nail on the head, yet again, AJ, thank you!!!

[@trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751]

As always this is very informative, thank u for this great research and for sharing it to the world! ❤❤❤

[@gaminglens9152]

This channel will boom soon.

[@TheWhyFiles]

I'm counting on you, GL!

[@robcarmichael119]

This one had me glued every second of the way. Nice job, AJ! Thank you for your hard work in making these videos! It doesn't go unnoticed.

[@joelaichner3025]

Extreme High Quality ! Congratulations , you impressed me , hard to do !

[@brucefrias1158]

Very enlightening and informative. Thank you so much. You and your team did a great job.

[@gabrielcobb8872]

Wow. I couldn’t believe how complex Stuxnet was, but hearing about NZ makes my stomach turn. No amount of code should be able to cause that much destruction. And who knows what else the US Government is using code like that for. But amazing video as always man! Kept me thoroughly interested all the way through! You should try digging into the Fermi Paradox or the continued linking between Black Holes and Wormholes. 👍👍

[@TheWhyFiles]

Thanks for watching, Gabriel! This episode was stressful to research. There are so many scary pieces of code out there. And now that I'm hyper-aware of this, I'm seeing it. Look at the power outages happening around the world, especially India. Suddenly power grids are failing everywhere? Eh... something isn't right. Oh! Fermi's Paradox is high on the list. I'm just trying to find something new to say on the subject. And black holes and worm holes... I LOVE those topics. I think it's time we dig in to those.

[@gabrielcobb8872]

@@TheWhyFiles Awesome to hear! Well about the topics coming up anyway… lol. I think Carl Sagan said it best when he said there are either a lot of Aliens or none, and each option is equaly terrifying. And as Elon Musk says, we’ll never live long enough to know unless we stop being a one-planet civilation. Definitely a good topic to dig into but one that can send you through a wormhole of your own. Suddenly it’ll be the only thing you’ll wanna research. 😅😅

[@bradprice8040]

@@TheWhyFiles the toolbox that the CIA uses that for leaked was a truly scary thing. The ability to hack into a computer and put files on it without leaving a trace that it was hacked is seriously messed up.

[@brettsokoloski3772]

AI will prevent us from "not" becoming a 1 on the Kardashev scale. No worries. Great concise explanation, ty.

[@Shagsteri]

Stux was not complex. It relied upon human behaviour. kinda equivalent of dumpster diving a target. That it only targetted those particular devices at that location? ... that was epic.

[@callyman]

I put off watching this post AJ as I didn't believe it applied to me. However you fully changed my mind in that regard. This was one of yr most well spoken and informed posts I've yet to watch of yours. You really made me sit up and pay attention like a bucket of ice cold water to my face (and I live in the sub tropics!). Thankyou

[@debcrowe8341]

This is my favorite channel .I love the stories. Always good content.

[@Jibraan19]

Yes Brother! Much Love to You & Hecklefish from Ashburn, VA! ~J

[@Rayzar420]

This channel has recently become my favorite KZbin channel, I love the content and professionalism of this channel. I'm 32 and rarely put comments on videos, even though KZbin is my main form of online entertainment. I wanted to commend you on the great channel you have created AJ! Love this channel and I will continue watching as long as you keep pumping out the greatness!

[@oztrich24]

@Rayzar420 - That's odd. Four months ago, you were "Charles Mcdonald" and you were 48 years old. Besides those details, you posted a way too similar comment! Oopsie!🤪🤪 Better pay more attention to your bot comment history!

[@tonyrees6853]

Awesome content! Please keep it up. - a new fan

[@TheWhyFiles]

Welcome aboard, Tony!

[@HecklefishMoriarty]

Ooooh, I love new fins! Oops, I mean fans.

[@benjitellsthetruth]

Enjoy your podcasts. Nice to get state-of-the-art information Pop*

[@ocomin8089]

AJ & Heckelfish, brilliant presentation, & yes, even though its now 2 years old, its still right up there.

[@Solly-ow4od]

This is one awesome channel. No politics, no bias. Just loads of information delivered with great narration.

[@TankieTanuki]

It casually repeats the lie that Iran has ever tried to make nuclear weapons, which makes it biased to the imperialist status quo.

[@doodlegassum6959]

Just dont mention the Jews

[@zhangxi6066]

Plus some fishy humor 😂

[@bobgreene2892]

AJ-- The Stuxnet report is one of your best efforts, and cannot be faulted. Your use of computer security terms was accurate and entirely in context. Such a stellar effort came as a surprise, since I had not visited WF? in a while, and after watching only a portion of the UFO/alien activity report (aliens eating humans, etc.), had written off WF? as a credible publisher. But with the Stuxnet report, I immediately realized my misjudgment. Keep the editorial hat firmly in-place, and I and many others will remain subscribed. There is nothing wrong with factual portrayal of mystery and extremely curious, even foreboding events. There is more than enough such material to go around. Rod Serling captured a massive TV audience with his "Twilight Zone"-- and that was entirely faction. Just imagine what an audience you might gather with fact-based reports like Stuxnet. The temptation under KZbin is to tease the algorithm to boost ratings. Yet, in this report, at least, you have demonstrated you know where the boundaries lie. Well done-- we look forward to more.

[@davestover1584]

Mate I love your videos only problem is we need more lots of love from the UK

[@okconnett150]

AJ & Hecklefish, see many of your videos. At first, I was amused and entertained, but as time went on I began to see a more concerned and serious trend. I must admit, I find it interesting & cautiously informative. It would be interesting to know, how this all began & your motivations. I doubt you will ever read or respond to this, but I thought I would ask. Curiously, OKC

[@sciocore]

I am Former MI (computers and electronic platoon). Rest assured, the US has all of this covered. We have methods of detecting any changes (even so much as a single letter or number) in the software running the more important operations of warfare or CWF. And these methods are now incapable of being tampered with (despite having flaws in the past). Nonetheless, the one thing that I myself still worries about is human error.... or worse yet, simple human interference by those who you think you can trust but shouldn't. Is your government YOUR government? Who is in control? Think about that. And as a Programmer (for 30+ years now), I pose this question ... Is "SAFE" just an illusion. We are secured ....until we choose not to be. When you trust something enough, you get lax and lazy and completely vulnerable. That's all it takes.

[@hackman669]

What about peace? Since Russia appears to be losing War in Ukraine, wouldn't now be the right time to negotiate a cease fire. Ending war early saving millions of lives. Also since China's economy is about to collapse, wouldn't now be the right time to negotiate a better, more fair trade deal? Including more transparency, human rights and deescelation of tension.

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Don’t be fooled-Russia’s dragged civilians and military personnel over the border! Guess who will negotiating for ransom ? And maybe not money, but nuclear superiority , etc. China s always won by divide / separate and conquer. Think on it.

[@rudyschwab7709]

@@hackman669 I think he covered that with "those who you think you can trust but shouldn't". Peace and trust are idealistic, but they are not reality. A perfect world utopia is achievable. I wish I could live in a world where we didn't have to worry about such things, however I won't bury my head in the sand like so many others. People don't like scary things so they tend to avoid them. When the scary thing is something that may not be avoidable, then the only prudent option is to prepare for it and stay vigilant.

[@sciocore]

@@lopiklop Aliens are not 'who' nor 'what' you think they are and you will not find that answer anywhere on the Internet (especially KZbin). Many whistleblowers (excluding the hoaxes) are "guided individuals" specifically tasked to interfere with the truth. The Truth Is NOT out there and (despite overview by ranks) it does not exist in ranks. Sorry to speak in code but you won't hear it (truth or fiction) from me either. If you did hear the truth, you'd immediately be admitted to an institution by your own volition. After being married for more than 20 years now, my own family has not nor will ever hear the truth from me.

[@user-pe6uz2mk7c]

AJ & Hecklefish……. YOU GUYS ROCK !!!!! I have viewed every episode, I rewatch most, and am always looking forward to the next one !!! Thank you for making some of the most informative yet extremely entertaining videos out there on the internet. You are appreciated !!!

[@marksims1465]

Def scary stuff here. Great episode sir 😅

[@electronicengineer]

This KZbin channel is amazing and honestly, one of the BEST that I have ever viewed on this platform! I am completely subscribed and oh boy, do I have a lot of "The Why Files" videos to catch up on now! Thank you so much AJ and HeckleFish for providing such high quality, educational, and captivating information for free. I am 100% blown away by your video quality sir. Fred

[@rondemarco6427]

Well done. I’m a control systems teacher I intend to make viewing this video a homework assignment for my classes.

[@BlkDivine7]

They all will laugh at you

[@TheGarlicfather]

@@BlkDivine7 What makes you say that?

[@BlkDivine7]

@@TheGarlicfather pardon wrong reply…..

[@leoniestacey]

Wow AJ, content a real eye opener, I am with you, very scary stuff.

[@rebeccafrazier1]

Thank you for your channel! Totally my favorite🙌

[@c.g.4585]

I am not sure how I came across your channel, but I am so glad I did. I am binge watching your videos. I am surprised that you haven't reach over a million subscribers. Keep up the good work and here's to your million subscribers sooner than expected 🌟

[@TheWhyFiles]

Where have you been, CG? We've been waiting for you to notice us! Glad you finally found the channel. Welcome aboard.

[@rajveerkanojiya2985]

@@TheWhyFiles 3 months later your at 1.77 how fast you grown wow

[@restrictedtoo]

Great great video. From start to finish. Some really good research has gone into this and the presentation is top notch too. Really making an avid fan out of me. I really like the conspiracy videos too. The sales pitch and then debunk setup is great imo. I hope you keep them coming AJ. Your content is very entertaining.