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US officials suspect Iran behind fuel-system cyberattack

US officials suspect Iran may have hacked systems monitoring fuel levels for petrol stations in several states.
WHO: US officials
WHAT: Suspected cyberattack targeting systems used to monitor fuel levels in storage tanks supplying petrol stations
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Hackers exploited online systems that were not protected by passwords.

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