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Iran Hackers Target US Infrastructure

Iran Hackers Target US Infrastructure

A joint advisory from the FBI, NSA, and CISA indicates that Iranian cyber actors are targeting programmable logic controllers to sabotage critical infrastructure.

The attacks appear to be a direct response to the ongoing military conflict and President Trump's threats against Iranian civilian sites.

Municipalities have been urged to strengthen their digital defenses and monitor for unusual activity on internet-connected systems.

While no catastrophic failures have been reported, the frequency and sophistication of the attempts have reached an all-time high.