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Iran's Hackers Already Sabotaging US Power and Water Grids

While Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, Iranian hackers are already inside ours. PLCs in power plants and water utilities? Wide open.

Threat Digest Apr 07, 2026 3 min read
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Digital overlay of hackers breaching industrial control panels in a US power plant

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Iran-linked CyberAv3ngers targeting US PLCs in energy and water sectors, causing real disruptions. 𝕏
  • Vulnerabilities echo past attacks like Stuxnet and Ukraine grid hack—legacy tech unpatched. 𝕏
  • Agencies urge immediate hardening; escalation risks rise with geopolitical tensions. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Wired Security

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