U.S. Agencies Warn of Escalating Cyberattacks by Iranian Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure

The U.S. government has issued a joint advisory, with the FBI, NSA, and CISA, warning about Iranian hackers intensifying their attacks on American critical infrastructure systems. These hackers, reportedly backed by Iran, are targeting sectors such as water utilities, energy, and local government facilities with the goal of causing disruption. The attacks involve manipulation of programmable logic controllers and SCADA products crucial for industrial operations, leading to operational disruptions and financial losses. This escalation in tactics is believed to be a response to the ongoing tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The warning comes amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

Source: TechCrunch