Iranian Hackers Target US Infrastructure, Disrupt Oil, Gas, and Water Systems

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:09:00 +0200

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted the operations of U.S. oil, gas, and water companies, causing significant financial and operational losses. The cyberattacks, which began as early as January 2025, targeted critical systems connected to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that control physical machinery remotely. The FBI reported that hackers gained access to secure systems, altered data, and manipulated project files. These disruptions come amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, despite a recent ceasefire. The hackers managed to infiltrate systems of key companies, including Rockwell Automation and Stryker, with a reported breach of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal data. Authorities, including the FBI and the Department of Energy, have urged businesses to strengthen cybersecurity measures, implement multifactor authentication, and follow best practices to prevent further cyberattacks. The ongoing cybersecurity threats highlight the vulnerabilities of critical infrastruc