FBI, Pentagon warn of Iran hacking groups targeting operational technology
2026-04-08T02:51:57Z•654e6b695cc3b9c56ce68945c5b961cf502a7c631e4a3c1e7a3a11ffca5396b3
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What happened
Multiple April 7, 2026 reports describe an uptick in high-impact cyber activity and incidents affecting critical services. The FBI and Pentagon warn Iranian-linked groups are targeting operational technology in municipal governments, water/wastewater systems and the energy sector; UK officials disclosed a Russian cyber unit compromising SOHO/home routers to hijack traffic; a Massachusetts hospital cyber incident forced ambulances to be diverted; and Northern Ireland’s centralized school network (C2K) suffered a disruptive attack. Separately, national security veterans urged against delays in F
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