Iranian Cyberattacks Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure, Exposing Thousands of Devices
Iranian state-backed cyberattacks have targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, affecting over 5,200 internet-connected devices, according to researchers at Censys. The attacks focus on programmable logic controllers used in industrial automation processes, with nearly 3,900 devices located in the U.S. The cybersecurity firm identified these devices based on a joint alert from multiple federal agencies, warning of disruptions in sectors such as energy, water, and government services. The exposed devices are primarily connected via cellular systems, posing significant risks to remote field deployments. 
