In the U.S., hackers attacked fuel control systems at gas stations; Iran is suspected
In the United States, hackers have compromised the automated control systems for fuel tanks at gas stations. U.S. officials suspect that Iranian hackers may be behind the cyberattack.
CNN reported this.
The systems in question are Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) systems, which are used to monitor fuel levels in tanks at gas stations.
According to CNN, some of these systems were connected to the internet without proper password protection, allowing attackers to gain access and alter the readings on the displays.
However, the hackers were unable to affect the actual fuel levels in the tanks.
According to the network’s sources, U.S. officials suspect Iran’s involvement due to previous similar cyberattacks targeting fuel monitoring systems.
However, it will be difficult to definitively confirm Tehran’s involvement due to a lack of digital evidence and traces of the attack.
Currently, U.S. authorities have not reported any major consequences or disruptions at gas stations.
However, experts warn that such cyberattacks could pose a serious threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, especially in the event of deeper interference in control systems.
Earlier, European Parliament Vice President Pina Picerno reported an attempt to hack her account on the Signal messaging app. The politician stated that the attack may be linked to the activities of Russian intelligence services.
