US Federal Authorities Warn of Cyberattacks on Internet-Exposed Fuel Tank Gauges
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Nate Nelson
1mo ago· 6 min readenNews
Summary
Cyberattackers are targeting Internet-exposed automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems at US industrial sites, including gas stations. The federal government is urging site owners to take immediate action to secure these systems, which monitor liquid storage tanks containing fuel or chemicals. Threat actors are exploiting exposed ATGs to breach gas stations, potentially causing disruptions to fuel supply and safety monitoring.
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· 3 pulledCyberattackers are targeting Internet-exposed automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems in the United States, and the feds are urging site owners to take swift action.
ATGs are the electronic gauges that industrial sites use to monitor liquid storage tanks, whether they contain dangerous chemicals, fuel, or whatever else.
Threat actors are taking advantage of Internet-exposed tank gauges by breaching gas stations, opening the door to disruption.
Threat actors are taking advantage of Internet-exposed tank gauges by breaching gas stations, opening the door to disruption.
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