Iranian hackers reportedly breached US gas station tank readers across multiple states, raising alarms
🔴 Tension RisingThe Economic Times2026-05-16
Iranian hackers have reportedly breached US gas station tank readers across multiple states, raising alarms. The attacks targeted automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems, potentially manipulating fuel levels and posing risks to public safety and environmental integrity. US officials suspect Iran is behind the attacks, citing a history of similar cyber activity, but definitive attribution remains challenging.