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Iran Hackers Cripple US Water and Energy PLCs in Coordinated Strikes

Dozens of US critical infrastructure outfits—water plants, energy grids, even town halls—ground to a halt last month. Blame Iran-linked crews exploiting internet-facing PLCs, per a fresh federal alert.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read
Digital map of US highlighting water plants and energy grids under cyber attack from Iran-linked hackers targeting PLCs

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Iran-linked hackers disrupted 13+ US critical infrastructure sites via exposed PLCs in water, energy sectors. 𝕏
  • Tactics match CyberAv3ngers; feds urge immediate IOC scans and OT hardening. 𝕏
  • Escalation risk high amid Iran tensions—expect hybrid cyber-kinetic threats soon. 𝕏
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Originally reported by SecurityWeek

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