Iranian-affiliated cyber actors have escalated intrusions targeting US water and energy facilities with confirmed disruptions, according to FBI alerts. The campaign exploits programmable logic controllers (PLCs) via both default credentials and custom malware, targeting infrastructure including water treatment plants, refineries, and power grids. This represents a significant escalation in state-sponsored attacks during heightened geopolitical tensions.
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Iran cyber actors disrupting US water, energy facilities, FBI warns
Iranian state-backed actors are actively disrupting US water treatment and energy infrastructure by exploiting programmable logic controllers with default credentials and custom malware, marking a significant escalation in critical infrastructure warfare.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline
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