Breaches by Iran-Affiliated Hackers Spanned Multiple U.S. States. Iran-linked hackers targeted a specific Israeli-made industrial control device. The FBI, EPA, CISA, and Israel's National Cyber Directorate issued an advisory. The hackers are affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The devices are used in various industries, including energy and healthcare. The hackers left a digital calling card on the compromised device. The access they gained could have led to more profound cyber physical effects. Cybersecurity experts warn of Iranian involvement in attacks on Israel. The Iran-affiliated hackers are known as "Cyber Av3ngers". The Unitronics devices are vulnerable due to poor password security and exposure to the internet. The water sector and critical infrastructure are under-resourced and highly critical. Three Pennsylvania congressmen have called for an investigation into the hack. The Biden administration is trying to improve cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

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