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A Disruptive Malware Called "Fast16" Has Been Discovered that Predates "Stuxnet," Which Was Previously Considered the World's First Cyber Weapon.

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Stuxnet, reported in 2010, was malware created by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and Israeli intelligence agencies and used in cyberattacks targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. While Stuxnet has been called the world's first cyber weapon, cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has reported discovering "fast16," malware believed to have been developed by the US even before Stuxnet.
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Stuxnet, reported in 2010, was malware created by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and Israeli intelligence agencies and used in cyberattacks targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. While Stuxnet has been called the world's first cyber weapon, cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has reported discovering "fast16," malware believed to have been developed by the US even before Stuxnet.

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GIGAZINE broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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