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Insufficient security of industrial components pose a serious threat to the availability of critical facilities was again proven on October 26th by the cyberattack on the petrol distribution network in Iran.
The cyberattack has major consequences state media reported, causing long queues at gas stations selling heavily subsidized gasoline. The ministry’s news agency SHANA reported that fuel could only be bought at higher rates.
In the past, Iran has been targeted by a series of cyberattacks such as one in July when the website of the transport ministry was taken down by what state media said was a “cyber disruption”.
Also in July, train services were delayed by apparent cyberattacks, with hackers posting the phone number of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s office as the number to call for information.
These recent cases prove all the more that improving awareness of the risks associated with industrial cybersecurity is necessary and requires further action.