Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupt U.S. Critical Infrastructure by Targeting Internet-Exposed PLCs

Iran-affiliated cyber actors are conducting coordinated attacks against internet-exposed operational technology devices in U.S. critical infrastructure.

• •Targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other internet-facing OT devices
• •Attacks have caused diminished PLC functionality and manipulation of display data
• •Some incidents resulted in operational disruption and financial losses
• •Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies publicly warned of the campaign
• •Focus on internet-exposed infrastructure suggests attackers are exploiting vulnerable, publicly accessible systems

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