Pro-Iranian Hackers Breached US Infrastructure, Feds Say

Federal agencies have issued a joint warning about pro-Iranian hackers breaching U.S. critical infrastructure. This advisory coincided with President Trump's deadline for Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian cyberattacks have escalated due to ongoing conflicts. The recent breaches involved malicious interactions with project files and data displays across various sectors. Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices controlling machinery. These attacks resulted in operational disruptions and financial losses for some organizations. U.S. entities using specific programmable logic controllers, like Rockwell Automation devices, are advised to enhance their cyber defenses. The warning urges organizations to review tactics, techniques, and procedures for compromise indications. This incident follows previous attacks by Iran-backed hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure and political campaigns.