Iranian-linked hackers target US industrial infrastructure

Washington D.C. Iranian-linked hackers have disrupted various US oil, gas, and water supply industrial facilities in recent weeks through cyberattacks. This information was made public on Tuesday, citing federal warnings and sources involved in the investigation.

The attacks are viewed as an escalation of Iran's cyber campaign against the United States, specifically targeting industrial plant security systems. This has increased risks to human safety. According to sources, some industries were forced to halt production processes and switch to manual operations, resulting in financial losses for several companies.

In some instances, hackers attempted to use data-wiping malware known as "wiper," though the full impact remains unclear. Following these incidents, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an "urgent alert" to operators of critical US infrastructure, stating that the campaign is intended to "create disruption" within the United States.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced on the same day that a two-week ceasefire had been agreed upon with Iran. Analysts suggest that Iran may be using cyberattacks as an asymmetric response when direct military confrontation is difficult. Experts have long warned that internet-connected industrial systems remain vulnerable. While companies that have adopted security standards have mitigated risks, organizations that neglect them remain at significant danger.