Iran backed hackers targeting US critical infrastructure, warns FBI, CISA, NSA and Department of Energy
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US cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint warning that Iran-backed hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, focusing on causing operational disruption and financial losses. The hackers are specifically targeting industrial equipment used to control physical machinery and processes, potentially leading to real-world disruptions.
The US cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint warning about Iran-backed hackers targeting critical infrastructure. They are focusing on water and wastewater facilities, energy infrastructure, and local government operations. The hackers are targeting industrial equipment, including programmable logic controllers and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. This has led to operational disruptions and financial losses at multiple facilities. The agencies have urged critical infrastructure operators to take immediate defensive actions, including securing internet-facing systems and implementing strong network segmentation. The US government has shared recommendations for organizations to protect themselves from these attacks.
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