Did Iranian Hackers Target U.S. Gas Station Systems?... "Suspected Behind Hacking"

CNN Reports... U.S. Suspects Iranian Cyberattack

An Iranian hacker group has been identified as the suspected perpetrator behind the hacking of fuel storage tank systems at gas stations in several U.S. states. U.S. intelligence agencies have recently assessed that Iran's cyberattacks are becoming increasingly aggressive.

According to CNN on May 15 (local time), U.S. investigative authorities suspect that an Iranian hacker group is behind the recent intrusion into gas station fuel storage tank systems.

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The hackers reportedly targeted automated fuel storage tank gauging systems that were connected online and lacked password protection. These systems are devices that monitor fuel levels and detect leaks in real time.

If the system is hacked, it may fail to properly detect fuel leaks or abnormal signs. However, so far, there have been no confirmed cases of actual fuel leakage, explosions, or other physical damage.

The United States is treating this incident as a potential nation-level cyber threat. Iran has previously attempted to hack U.S. oil and gas facilities.

In recent months, there have been hacking attempts targeting major infrastructure, logistics, and medical companies within the United States. For example, the email account of Kash Patel, Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was hacked and exposed by hackers affiliated with Iran.

Investigative authorities note that in this case, the hackers left almost no trace, which may make it impossible to definitively identify those responsible.

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