Iran-Linked Hacker Group CyberAv3ngers Targets 30 U.S. Water Utility Companies

The hacker collective CyberAv3ngers, attributed to Iran, targeted 30 water utility companies in the U.S. states of Minnesota and Michigan, disrupting critical infrastructure operations across at least 7 federal states. The attacks resulted in systems being taken offline, though specific technical methods or vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE IDs) were not detailed in the report. Suspicions point to exploits referenced in CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) reports, though no direct citations were provided. The incident underscores risks to critical infrastructure, with no explicit timeline or dates mentioned for the attacks.