Cyberattacks by Iran-affiliated hackers target US water utilities and federal agencies

Multiple organizations in the United States, including a small water authority in Pennsylvania, were breached by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted Israeli-made industrial control devices, according to U.S. and Israeli authorities. The FBI, EPA, CISA, and Israel's National Cyber Directorate confirmed the breaches and warned that other industries outside of water facilities, such as energy, food and beverage manufacturing, and healthcare, may also be vulnerable. The hackers, known as "Cyber Av3ngers," are affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and have exploited cybersecurity weaknesses, including poor password security and exposure to the internet. The attack highlights the need for improved cybersecurity measures in critical infrastructure sectors.