FBI: Iran-linked hackers disrupted US oil, gas, water sites

The FBI reported that Iran-linked hackers were responsible for recent disruptions to internet access for companies connected to U.S. oil, gas, and water infrastructure. This finding was published in a report on Tuesday, highlighting a significant cyber threat to critical American utilities. The report specifically warned that similar companies nationwide should prepare for an increased effort by hackers to compromise Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. This indicates a potential escalation in cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems vital for national infrastructure. The White House has previously emphasized the importance of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.