U.S. cybersecurity, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies have reported an escalation in Iranian hacking campaigns aimed at critical infrastructure sectors in the United States. The hackers are specifically targeting publicly exposed programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition systems, which are essential for controlling various infrastructure-related equipment. The advisory indicates that these attacks are intended to create disruptive effects within the U.S., with some incidents resulting in operational disruptions and financial losses. The warning comes amid escalating tensions, with President Donald Trump making grave statements about the potential consequences of failing to reach a deal with Iran. The advisory was issued by several agencies, including the FBI, the National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlighting the seriousness of the threat to sectors such as government services, water systems, and energy.