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Iranian hackers escalate attacks on U.S. infrastructure
U.S. warns of escalating Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure in response to ongoing conflict
U.S. warns of escalating Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure in response to ongoing conflict
– Iranian hackers are intensifying attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
– Agencies warn these attacks target vulnerable systems, causing operational disruptions and financial losses.
Hacker threats increase
The advisory states the intent is to cause disruptive effects in the U.S.
Some attacks have led to operational disruptions and financial losses.
This warning follows President Donald Trump’s statement regarding severe consequences if Iran does not negotiate.
Iran has indicated it may target additional infrastructure in Gulf neighbors.
The hackers have manipulated data files and extracted project information from the targeted systems.
Affected sectors include government services, water and wastewater systems, and energy.
The FBI, National Security Agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and U.S. Cyber Command issued the alert.
The FBI has not provided further comments on the situation.
