"The joint CISA advisory identified Iranian government hackers affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exploiting internet-facing systems across multiple sectors, specifically targeting Unitronics Vision Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products used to manage industrial equipment."
"CISA confirmed that the attacks had already resulted in disruptive effects within the United States, including operational disruption at the Aliquippa facility, where operators were forced to switch to manual control."
"Security researchers at CheckPoint Research and CrowdStrike have identified an Iranian government-backed hacking group called Handala as a primary actor behind several high-profile incidents."
A joint advisory from CISA, FBI, NSA, and international partners warns of escalating cyberattacks by Iran-backed hackers on U.S. critical infrastructure. The advisory highlights the targeting of water utilities, energy systems, and local government facilities. Iranian government hackers affiliated with the IRGC exploit internet-facing systems, particularly Unitronics PLCs and SCADA products. A confirmed attack occurred at the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, leading to operational disruptions. The advisory indicates potential broader financial and operational consequences across affected sectors.
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