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cybersecurity1 year ago

Russian Military-Linked Hackers Sabotage US Water Utilities

A group of hackers linked to Russia's military intelligence unit, Sandworm, known as Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, has claimed credit for targeting the digital systems of water utilities in the United States, Poland, and France, attempting to sabotage critical infrastructure. The group has posted videos on Telegram showing their manipulation of control systems in these utilities, causing disruptions such as overflowing water tanks in Texas and tampering with a small water mill in France. A new report by cybersecurity firm Mandiant has linked Cyber Army of Russia Reborn to Sandworm, raising concerns about the group's aggressive and dangerous actions, which go beyond previous cyberattacks attributed to Sandworm.

via WIRED|
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cybersecurity2 years ago

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.

via ABC News|
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cybersecurity2 years ago

US Water Utilities Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats

Multiple water utilities in the US running the same Israeli-made computer system have been breached by hackers, according to federal officials. The cyberattacks, which have targeted less than 10 water facilities, have not caused disruptions or threatened drinking water. The hackers have defaced computer screens in low-level attacks, raising concerns among US officials. US and Israeli authorities have attributed the attacks to hackers affiliated with the Iranian government. Efforts are underway to remove industrial equipment from the internet to prevent further hacks. The US water sector has struggled to address cybersecurity threats due to limited resources.

via CNN|
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