Iranian-backed hackers disrupt US critical infrastructure by tampering with exposed PLCs
TL;DR
Iranian-affiliated APTs disrupted PLCs across several US critical infrastructure sectors, exploiting internet-facing devices and legitimate vendor tools to access HMI/SCADA data, prompting a joint federal warning about escalating cyber risks amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
- Iran-linked hackers disrupt operations at US critical infrastructure sites Ars Technica
- Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites CNN
- Iranian hackers are targeting US energy and water sectors, federal agencies warn Politico
- US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country The Guardian
- Iran attempting cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure, officials say Los Angeles Times
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