Anonymous hacktivists say Stuxnet was a non-violent protest against Iran’s nuclear program. The malware apparently hurt no one, but it did send a clear signal, not about the extent to which the U.S. would go to Iran. Lawmakers have accused the Obama administration of failing to manage its secrets and divulging crucial capabilities about the nation’s offensive capabilities. The White House has responded to the criticism, saying “This takes all takes all of the criticism all of us””]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/was-u-s-government-s-stuxnet-brag-a-mistake-