Knowledge that humans plug shit into computers without knowing what it is?

jchw · 2025-11-09T20:38:58 1762720738

Stuxnet targeted the specific PLCs used at Iranian nuclear facilities, and had to be able to function in an airgapped environment. I reckon the logistics were far and away more complicated than finding Windows exploits, especially at that time.

DANmode · 2025-11-09T20:59:04 1762721944

It's probably more impressive than that. Probably targeted a range of potential PLCs.

But what's all this have to do with the ongoing conversations about pwning Windows-based networks inside major consumer utility assets?

jchw · 2025-11-09T23:08:32 1762729712

I responded to this thread of thought:

> Any government can get RCE on any OS with the change in their couch.

Mainly to agree with it. I believe it is still likely true.

Any resemblance to other discussion further up or down is unintentional.