Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
Investigators say the intrusions may have let hackers alter fuel readings at unsecured systems, raising leak concerns and leaving attribution uncertain.
- Hackers linked to Iran have breached computer systems monitoring fuel tanks at gas stations across the U.S..
- The attacks targeted unprotected automatic tank gauge systems, which are critical to U.S. infrastructure.
- No physical damage or altered fuel levels have been reported, but the breach reveals a risk of undetected fuel leaks.
- Officials suspect Iranian nationals tampered with unsecured online tank readers at gas stations.
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Is Iran hacking US fuel systems? Cyber breaches hit gas station tank monitors across states
Suspected Iranian hackers breached un-passworded fuel monitoring systems at several US gas stations, manipulating screen displays and raising security alarms over potential hidden fuel leaks and supply chain disruptions.
American suspicions revolve around attacks carried out by hackers, believed to be Iranian, who managed to infiltrate fuel systems that monitor tanks serving gas stations in several American states...
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