Hackers breached fuel control systems at US gas stations, Iran suspected - CNN
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Hackers breached fuel control systems at US gas stations due to a lack of passwords. Iran is suspected in the attack, though actual fuel levels remained unchanged.
In the US, hackers breached automatic tank gauge systems at gas stations. American officials suspect that Iranian hackers may be behind the attack. This was reported by CNN, according to UNN.
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The systems in question are Automatic Tank Gauges, which 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 the attackers to change the readings on the displays.
At the same time, it is noted that the hackers were unable to change the actual fuel levels in the tanks.
According to CNN sources, US officials suspect Iranian involvement due to previous similar cyberattacks related to fuel control systems. However, definitively confirming Tehran's involvement may be difficult due to a lack of digital footprints.
Currently, no serious consequences or disruptions to gas station operations have been reported. However, experts warn that such attacks could pose risks to US critical infrastructure.
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