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US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers

TechCrunch·July 23, 2026

The US government has issued an updated advisory warning that hackers linked to Iran are targeting American water and energy providers. These hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in systems used by these providers, potentially disrupting their operations. The advisory aims to inform and prepare the affected industries against such cyber threats. Iranian hackers' activities pose a significant risk to the country's critical infrastructure.

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