Exclusive: Hackers Have Breached Tank Readers at US Gas Stations; Officials Suspect Iran Is Responsible
Investigators say the intrusions hit unprotected systems and raised concerns they could mask fuel leaks, though no physical damage has been reported.
- US officials suspect hackers from Iran breached automatic tank gauge systems serving gas stations across multiple states, exploiting devices left online without password protection.
- Cybersecurity researchers warned about internet-facing ATGs for over a decade, and a 2021 Sky News report cited internal documents identifying these systems as potential targets for disruptive cyberattacks.
- While the intrusions caused no physical damage, investigators caution that a lack of forensic evidence complicates attribution, though access could theoretically allow hackers to mask gas leaks.
- If confirmed, the breaches would mark Tehran's latest threat to critical U.S. infrastructure amid the Israeli war, potentially creating political sensitivity for President Donald Trump regarding rising gas prices.
- Iran's cyber operations are 'accelerating,' with Tehran utilizing 'good-enough' malware and AI-driven scaling for reconnaissance and phishing campaigns against media, dissidents, and civilian infrastructure.
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US officials suspect Iranian hackers behind breaches of fuel monitoring systems at gas stations across states: Report
US officials suspect Iranian hackers breached ATG systems monitoring fuel tanks at gas stations across the country. The systems were reportedly left exposed online and poorly secured
Massive hack of US gas stations exposes vulnerability hiding in plain sight: report
Iranian hackers are believed to have compromised U.S. gas tank readers, according to CNN."The hackers responsible have exploited automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems that were sitting online and unprotected by passwords," said the report. This doesn't let them modify fuel levels, but in certain cases ...
Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
U.S. officials suspect Iranian hackers are behind a series of breaches of systems that monitor the amount of fuel in storage tanks serving gas stations in multiple states, according to multiple sources briefed on the activity.
EXCLUSIVE: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
US officials suspect Iranian hackers are behind a series of breaches of systems that monitor the amount of fuel in storage tanks serving gas stations in multiple states, according to multiple sources briefed on the activity.
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