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#1 The Hacker News general April 08, 2026 at 04:23 UTC

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

By [email protected] (The Hacker News)

AI Summary

Iran-affiliated cyber actors are targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, causing diminished PLC functionality, manipulated display data, operational disruptions, and financial losses. Federal agencies warn these attacks against operational technology devices represent an escalation in threats to critical infrastructure operations.

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