“No Nuclear Weapon Is Safe from Cyberattacks”

Though a nuclear weapons system has not suffered a cyberattack as of yet, security researchers claim that such attacks on this system are far from impossible. The exploitation of any vulnerability within this system by cyberattackers could significantly impact safety as hackers may be able to remotely launch missiles, interfere with the status of nuclear weapons, and more. This article further discusses the potential risks posed by vulnerabilities within nuclear weapons and challenges faced in ensuring the cybersecurity of nuclear weapons systems. 

Wired UK reports “No Nuclear Weapon Is Safe from Cyberattacks”