US Suspects Iranian Hackers in Gas Station Fuel System Breaches

(MENAFN) US officials are investigating a series of cyber incidents targeting fuel monitoring systems at gas stations across several states, with suspicions pointing toward Iranian-linked hackers, according to a media outlet report on Saturday.

The breaches are believed to have involved automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems, which track fuel levels in underground storage tanks. Investigators said some of these systems were improperly connected to the internet and, in certain cases, lacked password protection.

According to the report, intruders were able to manipulate displayed readings in some instances, though they did not affect the actual fuel volumes stored in the tanks.

While no physical damage or injuries have been reported, the incidents have raised concerns among US officials and cybersecurity specialists about potential safety risks associated with such vulnerabilities.

Experts noted that unauthorized access to ATG systems could, in theory, be used to mask hazardous conditions such as fuel leaks, increasing the potential for undetected dangers at affected sites.

Sources cited in the investigation said Iran’s alleged involvement in previous cyber operations targeting fuel infrastructure is one of the reasons it is being considered a primary suspect, according to the media outlet.

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