Iranian hackers targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, prompting collaboration between CISA and the FBI.
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Updated Sep 24
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What happened
Iranian hackers targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, prompting collaboration between CISA and the FBI.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iranian cyberattacks on US infrastructure led to Trump ordering military strikes.1 source
- A sanctioned Iranian cybersecurity firm, Ravin Academy, recruits trainees for Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and is linked to alleged hacking targeting US water and wastewater companies.Sub-event
- A joint statement confirmed the infiltration of water facilities, involving the FBI, CISA, and authorities in Georgia, with Flint mentioned as a cautionary tale.Sub-event
- Trump dismisses Iranian involvement in cyberattacks on US infrastructure, blaming local incompetence.Sub-event
FBI suspects Iranian hackers are involved in ongoing cyber threats.1 source
Foreign adversaries escalate cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure.1 source
Trump administration actions enabled foreign adversary attacks, leading to Iran being blamed for cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.1 source
CISA confirmed attacks on water systems and Tehran-linked hackers targeted Kash Patel.1 source
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Iranian hackers targeted US critical infrastructure, leading to joint agency investigation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iran
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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FBI
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