A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Summary
Investigators are examining if Iranian hackers were behind recent cyberattacks on water systems in seven U.S. states. Iran has been linked to multiple cyberattacks on the U.S. over the past decade, targeting banks, government agencies, and private companies.Key Facts
- Iranian-linked hackers have targeted U.S. banks from 2011 to 2013, causing denial-of-service attacks that blocked customer access to online accounts.
- In 2013, hackers accessed control systems of a dam in New York but did not cause physical damage because maintenance had disconnected key controls.
- In 2014, Iranian hackers attacked Las Vegas Sands casino, wiping data and stealing personal information of thousands of customers.
- Between 2016 and 2021, Iranian hackers targeted the U.S. State and Treasury Departments, defense contractors, and private companies.
- From 2017 to 2024, Iranian government-associated groups used ransomware attacks on schools, local governments, healthcare, and financial institutions in the U.S.
- Some Iranian hacking groups transferred control of systems to ransomware affiliates to extort money from victims.
- Investigations take time because authorities must collect technical proof and confirm the attackers’ identity.
- Iran denies involvement in any cyberattacks targeting the U.S.
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