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Iranian Hackers Breach US Gas Station Tank Systems as Cyber War Escalates
Iranian hackers breached automatic tank gauges at US gas stations across multiple states. The Silicon Review reports on the unprotected systems, safety risks, and Tehran's escalating cyber war against American critical infrastructure. Suspected Iranian hackers have breached automatic tank gauge systems at gas stations across multiple US states, exploiting internet-facing industrial devices left unprotected without passwords. The intrusions, confirmed by multiple sources briefed on the investigation, have allowed attackers to manipulate fuel level display readings but not alter actual fuel quantities stored in underground tanks. The compromised ATG systems represent a critical vulnerability in America's fuel supply chain. While no physical damage or harm has been reported, access to an ATG could theoretically allow a hacker to mask a gas leak, preventing detection until environmental or safety consequences escalate. Cybersecurity researchers & the federal government have warned about exposed ATG systems for over a decade, yet many infrastructure operators have failed to implement basic password protections. Iran has a documented history of targeting ATG systems. In 2015, secu...
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