Iranian hackers target U.S. infrastructure and USS Lincoln arrives in Thailand: Morning Rundown

Iranian hackers have attempted cyberattacks on range of American infrastructure.

Iranian hackers have attempted cyberattacks on range of American infrastructure. Three Massachusetts incumbents win primary elections against much younger opponents. And the USS Lincoln arrives in Thailand after a record stint in the Middle East.

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Add to GoogleIran launches new missile attacks03:15Iranian hackers have targeted U.S. water systems, telecommunications, energy networks and other infrastructure, according to four people with access to government and industry information about cyberthreats. While the attempted cyberattacks have been unsuccessful, they underscore Iran’s readiness to retaliate against the U.S. beyond its interests in the Middle East.

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The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Agency, known as CISA, and other federal officials in July warned that Iranian-linked hackers were trying to break into automated internet-connected devices used to manage infrastructure systems. CISA released another advisory last month urging critical infrastructure organizations to bolster defenses.