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SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Ex-CFO Charged With Overstating and Misrepresenting Revenue in Connection With Two Public Stock Offerings
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-cv-06988; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 16, 2024) involving ex-CFO charged with overstating and misrepresenting revenue in connection with two public stock offerings:
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On July 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment as to Joshua A. Weiss, whom the SEC previously charged for his role in an alleged scheme in which Kubient, Inc. overstated and misrepresented its revenue in connection with two public stock offerings.
Without admitting the
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-cv-06988; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 16, 2024) involving ex-CFO charged with overstating and misrepresenting revenue in connection with two public stock offerings:
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On July 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment as to Joshua A. Weiss, whom the SEC previously charged for his role in an alleged scheme in which Kubient, Inc. overstated and misrepresented its revenue in connection with two public stock offerings.
Without admitting theallegations in the SEC's complaint, Weiss consented to the entry of the final judgment, which permanently enjoins him from violating Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rules 13b2-1 and 13b2-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and from directly or indirectly controlling any person who violates Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, and 13a-11 thereunder. The final judgment also imposes a three-year officer and director bar and orders Weiss to pay a civil penalty of $30,000.
Separately, in a settled administrative proceeding, Weiss consented, without admitting the SEC's findings, to a sanction denying him the privilege of appearing or practicing before the Commission as an accountant, with a right to request reinstatement after one year from the date of the Commission's order. The Commission instituted this Order on July 10, 2026.
The SEC's litigation, which is ongoing, is being conducted by Jodanna Haskins and Terry Miller, under the supervision of Gregory A. Kasper. The SEC's investigation was conducted by Emily Scruggs, under the supervision of Nicholas Heinke, all of the SEC's Denver Regional Office.
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Resources
* Final Judgment (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/judg26591.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26591
NASA Inspector General: SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The NASA Inspector General issued the following news:
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SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
Securing America's future in space requires protecting vital assets on Earth and in orbit, while also pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Former NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) SkillBridge Fellow Arthur "AJ" Thibert has forged a unique career at this intersection, merging national defense and data analytics. As a former scientist, he's a critical thinker with a knack for translating complex research
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The NASA Inspector General issued the following news:
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SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
Securing America's future in space requires protecting vital assets on Earth and in orbit, while also pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Former NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) SkillBridge Fellow Arthur "AJ" Thibert has forged a unique career at this intersection, merging national defense and data analytics. As a former scientist, he's a critical thinker with a knack for translating complex researchfindings into actionable insights. As a U.S. Air Force and Space Force veteran, he's adept at leading intelligence teams that support vital aerospace and satellite operations. Today, he's combining his technical skills and military acumen to help the Navy chart another frontier: the depths of the ocean.
Growing up, Thibert aspired to be an astronaut, performing spacewalks and conducting science experiments in microgravity. This fascination with discovery led him to the University of Central Florida, where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He went on to complete his PhD at the University of California, Davis, using ultra-fast lasers to study how microscopic materials interact with light.
Even as he immersed himself in the minute world of chemical interactions, Thibert still maintained high-altitude aspirations. Once he finished his PhD, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Instead, he was recruited as an intelligence officer, putting his analytical skills to the test while aiding global drone operations. He spent 3 years at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada, where he led a team of analysts who helped pilots and sensor operators track emerging threats and guide mission-critical decisions in real time.
Next, Thibert was stationed in Washington, DC, as an intelligence officer at the National Reconnaissance Office. There, he aided acquisitions by ensuring next-generation satellite technology could effectively support the military's tactical needs.
To bolster his expertise in imagery analysis, he transferred to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in 2019 and enrolled in the Junior Officer Geospatial Intelligence Program. Through this program, he learned how to direct satellite data collection, analyze thermal imagery, write daily intelligence reports, and evaluate threats to U.S. space operations.
Around this time, the U.S. Space Force was established as the first new branch of the armed services in 73 years. Thibert applied to transfer as soon as he could; he viewed it as a natural career progression and an opportunity to protect Earth from the ultimate high ground.
"While the Air Force leverages certain space capabilities, such as the Global Positioning System, the Space Force specializes in defending space assets," Thibert explained. "These assets include satellites and the International Space Station, as well as launch sites."
In 2024, as his Space Force service commitment drew to a close, Thibert decided to participate in the Department of War's SkillBridge Program, which offers military members hands-on industry training during their last 180 days of service. He set his sights on securing a fellowship at the agency that first spurred his interest in space: NASA. He ultimately accepted an offer from the OIG, working in the Office of Data Analytics (ODA).
During his 6-month fellowship, Thibert tackled two primary projects. The first involved conducting in-depth interviews with OIG special agents to understand their workflows and daily operations. The information Thibert gathered helped ODA determine which custom tools they'd need to develop to best support ongoing investigations. For his second project, Thibert learned how to use a software tool called Power BI to build data analytics dashboards. These dashboards tracked key performance metrics, allowing OIG business units to easily visualize personnel management trends and streamline decision making.
"I appreciated that these projects reflected the two main themes of my career," Thibert said. "The qualitative interviews tapped into the people-focused, collaborative skills I developed as a military officer, while the Power BI dashboards allowed me to exercise the technical expertise I built as a researcher."
Power BI is a useful tool to know as a government data analyst, he explained, because he remembers it was a sought-after skill when he was applying for jobs post-fellowship. "Having the OIG at the top of my resume also helped catch the attention of potential employers," he added.
Today, Thibert is a civilian data analyst at the Naval Oceanographic Office, which gathers data about global seas to help the Navy operate safely and effectively. He uses tools like Python and ArcGIS to manage these vast data collections, performing quality control assessments and ensuring the Navy has accurate, easily retrievable marine data for its daily operations. Even now, he's not too far from NASA--the Naval Oceanographic Office shares a campus with Stennis Space Center.
"I'm grateful for my OIG SkillBridge Fellowship, because it helped me return to my hands-on, technical roots," he said. "Without the fellowship, it would have been much harder to transition from my managerial role as an intelligence officer to my current coding-heavy position."
From air to Earth to sea, Thibert is once again in his element, operating at the intersection of national defense and scientific discovery to advance human exploration.
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Original text here: https://oig.nasa.gov/news/skillbridge-fellowship-accelerates-veterans-career-at-the-intersection-of-defense-and-discovery/
LLNL, Oxylus Energy Capture Commercialization Grant With Reactor That Converts Carbon Waste to Methanol
LIVERMORE, California, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL, Oxylus Energy capture commercialization grant with reactor that converts carbon waste to methanol
Many industrial processes produce large volumes of carbon as a waste product. New reactor technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has the potential to turn that waste into a valuable feedstock for useful chemicals and fuels. The result could bolster domestic manufacturing, diversify supply chains and ensure lasting energy security in
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LIVERMORE, California, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL, Oxylus Energy capture commercialization grant with reactor that converts carbon waste to methanol
Many industrial processes produce large volumes of carbon as a waste product. New reactor technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has the potential to turn that waste into a valuable feedstock for useful chemicals and fuels. The result could bolster domestic manufacturing, diversify supply chains and ensure lasting energy security inthe U.S.
These "plug-and-play" reactors utilize waste carbon and transform it into valuable chemicals like methanol, which can be used as a fuel or precursor for plastics and other commodities. Because of the modular nature of these reactors, the technology could be deployed to existing plants and refineries, eliminating the time and cost associated with new infrastructure. But further development and scale-up is required to bring such devices from the laboratory to real-world use.
To do so, LLNL was awarded $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Office through the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Managed by the Office of Technology Commercialization, TCF seeks to bridge the gap between research and commercial application. LLNL will work together with industry partner Oxylus Energy through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
Scientists at LLNL bring a novel electrochemical reactor to the table. Their device converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide while leaving out alkali cations -- a common cause of failure. These positively charged ions, often sodium or potassium, bounce around in the device and form salt deposits that block reaction pathways. Until now, they've been a necessary evil.
"Normally, these cations facilitate the reaction," said LLNL scientist Maxwell Goldman. "They're basically a catalyst for the catalyst. But we created a device that runs in the absence of any alkali cations."
Oxylus Energy contributes a system that provides the next step: converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide to methanol.
"This project is an exciting opportunity to combine Oxylus Energy's advanced methanol electrosynthesis technology with LLNL's cation-free reactor architecture for a more efficient pathway for converting carbon waste into valuable fuels and chemicals," said Conor Rooney, cofounder and CTO of Oxylus Energy. "Collaborating with LLNL allows us to pair world-class national-lab innovation with catalyst and scale-up expertise, which is exactly what is needed to accelerate commercialization."
"Our hope is that we can take our reactor design and system, integrate the Oxylus Energy catalyst into it, and go from carbon dioxide to methanol in one step inside the reactor without alkali cations," said Goldman.
This project builds upon 10 years of LLNL investment in the science and engineering of electrochemical reactors.
"That investment has allowed a growing team of researchers to make valuable contributions toward transitioning these new, disruptive manufacturing technologies toward industrial deployment," said LLNL scientist Sarah Baker, the associate program leader for carbon management.
The team hopes to show a clear path for turning waste carbon streams into a valuable product. They aim to make the device architecture modular enough to work with other partners, other catalysts and other end products.
"This project highlights the impact that LLNL's scientific breakthroughs can have on real energy challenges," said Matthew Garrett, director of the Laboratory's Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO). "By facilitating collaborations where Laboratory expertise meets industry need, we have a unique opportunity to create innovations that make a difference for energy security."
But challenges do await.
"We have to find new ways to think about these systems because what used to be important when there were cations and salt isn't important anymore, and what is important now is very different," said Goldman. "We have to come in with a different approach to solving the problem. We're learning what makes the new system tick as we go."
This partnership was made possible through a CRADA facilitated by IPO, the Laboratory's focal point for industry engagement. IPO facilitates partnerships to deliver mission-driven solutions that support national security and grow the U.S. economy. LLNL Business Development Executive Jared Lynch is responsible for the Laboratory's materials and energy portfolios of intellectual property.
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Original text here: https://www.llnl.gov/article/54726/llnl-oxylus-energy-capture-commercialization-grant-reactor-converts-carbon-waste-methanol
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Celebrate Two American Musical Icons
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Celebrate Two American Musical Icons
Don Redman and George Gershwin Helped Define America's Musical Identity
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival invite the public to a dynamic, free outdoor concert on Friday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m., celebrating two iconic forces in American music. Blending the swing innovations of Don Redman
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Celebrate Two American Musical Icons
Don Redman and George Gershwin Helped Define America's Musical Identity
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival invite the public to a dynamic, free outdoor concert on Friday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m., celebrating two iconic forces in American music. Blending the swing innovations of Don Redmanwith the timeless brilliance of George Gershwin, festival musicians and the Howard Burns Quartet will bring an energetic fusion of jazz and classical traditions to the historic Storer College lawn as part of the nation's 250th anniversary festivities.
The program will feature "I Got Rhythm" and other George Gershwin classics, arranged in Don Redman's style. Redman's pioneering swing arrangements and Gershwin's masterful fusion of classical and jazz traditions together reflect two essential forces in American music history.
Known as "The Little Giant of Jazz", Don Redman studied and played music at Storer College from 1916 to 1920. He went on to compose and arrange music for radio, television and many big bands, including his own. He is considered the first great jazz arranger and a leading figure in the development of the swing and big band style, transforming the sound American big band music.
Founded in 1867 as West Virginia's first college open to African Americans, Storer grew from a single classroom into a vibrant campus community. Today, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park preserves these historic grounds to honor Storer students, faculty, and staff, and for the enjoyment of visitors and residents.
The event is free; however, attendees are asked to reserve their seat by submitting a quick RSVP at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/acmf/2213056. Signing up ensures attendees receive important updates about the event, including schedule changes, services, and helpful visitor information.
Parking
* General parking: Old Shipley School lot, Fillmore Street
* Accessible parking: 51 Mather Place
This concert is sponsored by the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, the Harpers Ferry Park Association, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and the Corporation of Harpers Ferry. For more information about events at Harpers Ferry NHP, visit nps.gov/hafe. For more information about Harpers Ferry Park Association events, visit harpersferryhistory.org.
Celebrating Our Nation's 250th Anniversary
Throughout 2026, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and its partners will offer programs that invite visitors to reflect on the nation's 250th anniversary by exploring the places, people and choices that shaped the United States.
Throughout the country, national parks will host hundreds of 250th anniversary programs, events, and exhibits, including many sites with direct connections to the formation of the country.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/harpers-ferry-national-historical-park-and-the-appalachian-chamber-music-festival-celebrate-two-american-musical-icons.htm
Federal Maritime Commission Sets Schedule in Ealytex Global Vs. COSCO Shipping Lines Case
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued a scheduling order through Administrative Law Judge Richard Ambrow in Ealytex Global Inc. v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd. (Docket No. 26-08), adopting a proposed timeline submitted by both parties in a joint status report.
Under the order, initial discovery requests begin August 3, 2026, with document production substantially complete by October 5, 2026. Complainant must disclose expert reports by October 19, 2026, followed by Respondent's rebuttal disclosures on November 24, 2026. Fact witness depositions will wrap up November 13,
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued a scheduling order through Administrative Law Judge Richard Ambrow in Ealytex Global Inc. v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd. (Docket No. 26-08), adopting a proposed timeline submitted by both parties in a joint status report.
Under the order, initial discovery requests begin August 3, 2026, with document production substantially complete by October 5, 2026. Complainant must disclose expert reports by October 19, 2026, followed by Respondent's rebuttal disclosures on November 24, 2026. Fact witness depositions will wrap up November 13,2026, leading to the close of discovery on December 3, 2026.
Briefing begins early next year. Complainant's initial brief is due January 14, 2027, Respondent's opposition follows on February 16, 2027, and Complainant's reply closes submissions on March 2, 2027.
Ambrow denied without prejudice Complainant's request for an oral hearing, noting that cases generally resolve after briefing and present no clear reason for oral proceedings. Reminding counsel that deadlines must be strictly honored, Ambrow emphasized that scheduling orders hold binding legal weight and cannot be modified simply by agreement between litigants.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/docs/26-08/(14)%2026-08%20Scheduling%20Order.pdf/
Energy Department Announces Up to $65.5 Million to Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces Up to $65.5 Million to Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $65.5 million in federal funding for cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects to strengthen domestic oil and natural gas production, improve the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and convert underutilized resources into valuable products. The funding opportunity supports
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces Up to $65.5 Million to Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $65.5 million in federal funding for cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects to strengthen domestic oil and natural gas production, improve the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and convert underutilized resources into valuable products. The funding opportunity supportstechnologies that maximize the productivity of existing infrastructure, expand the capacity and performance of energy delivery systems, and strengthen the resilience of America's oil and natural gas supply chain.
The funding opportunity supports President Trump's Executive Order, "Unleashing American Energy," and advances the Trump Administration's commitment to ensuring Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy through the responsible development of our nation's abundant oil and natural gas supplies.
"Thanks to President Trump's leadership, the Energy Department is making strategic investments to strengthen America's oil and natural gas industry and reinforce the critical infrastructure that powers our economy," said DOE Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit. "This funding opportunity will help American producers eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and deliver the affordable, reliable, and secure energy that powers our economy and strengthens our national security."
America's extensive oil and natural gas production and delivery system supplies energy for manufacturing, chemical production, electric power generation, residential consumers, and a growing energy export sector. DOE has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking innovative proposals that address the following areas:
* Maximize the Value of Stranded and Underutilized Resources: Develop and validate technologies to transform oil, natural gas, and associated product streams--including those that would otherwise be stranded, flared, or limited by contaminants--into high-value, readily transportable products. Funded projects will progress from laboratory-scale validation of new catalysts, reactor systems, and separation processes to field-testing modular, decentralized gas conversion systems and sour gas processing facilities in active production basins.
* Enhance Supply Chain Durability and Infrastructure Reliability: Develop, validate, and field-test advanced materials, innovative equipment, and novel infrastructure components to prevent product losses and bolster domestic chemical supply chains. This includes improving facility-level equipment and transport infrastructure--such as compressors, valves, piping, storage tanks, coatings, and alloys--to maximize safe and efficient energy delivery.
* Optimize Operations Through Digitalization and Smart Test Sites: Accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, smart facility concepts, and advanced analytics to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability within the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sector. Projects will utilize full-scale, field-based validation platforms and test sites to deploy continuous monitoring systems, artificial intelligence-supported digital twins, and infrastructure optimization systems that increase saleable hydrocarbons, reduce operating costs, and track the technical maturity of emerging technologies.
Today's announcement builds on DOE's recent $150 million funding opportunity, which focuses on enhancing recovery efficiency from unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, advancing hydraulic fracture characterization technologies, and developing innovative approaches for produced water management.
Read more details about this notice of funding opportunity here (https://netl-exchange.energy.gov/#FoaId0f6ad161-a3de-4f52-8918-85131e41c59d). The application deadline is September 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Original text here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-655-million-advance-domestic-oil-and-natural-gas-production
CISA, FBI, EPA and U.S. Government Partners Update Warning of Iran-Affiliated Threat Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Programmable Logic Controllers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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CISA, FBI, EPA and U.S. Government Partners Update Warning of Iran-Affiliated Threat Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Programmable Logic Controllers
Provides updated actions to detect malicious activity, new observed PLC targeting, and additional mitigations
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other U.S. government
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WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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CISA, FBI, EPA and U.S. Government Partners Update Warning of Iran-Affiliated Threat Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Programmable Logic Controllers
Provides updated actions to detect malicious activity, new observed PLC targeting, and additional mitigations
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other U.S. governmentpartners published an update today to a joint Cybersecurity Advisory, originally published in April 2026,Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Across US Critical Infrastructure. The advisory warns U.S. organizations of ongoing Iranian-affiliated cyber activity targeting internet-connected operational technology (OT) devices, provides indicators of compromise and detection guidance, and recommends mitigations to protect against this activity and strengthen resilience.
The update provides new guidance to detect malicious changes in reusable code modules used within Rockwell Automation PLC programs and adds more recommended mitigations. It also expands the manufacturer scope to include observed targeting of Schneider Electric, Siemens and possible other PLC manufacturers. The additional manufacturers being targeted emphasizes the importance for OT owners and operators to restrict direct internet access and ensure secure PLC deployment.
"CISA has consistently warned critical infrastructure stakeholders that Iranian-affiliated threat actors are conducting a range of targeted cyber activity to include compromise unsecure internet-connected accounts and devices," said CISA Acting Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Chris Butera. "CISA and our partners urge organizations to review this updated advisory and implement recommended actions to protect against this Iranian-affiliated threat activity."
"Iranian cyber actors continue to target U.S. critical infrastructure, and the FBI is committed to identifying, disrupting, and imposing costs on those responsible," said Assistant Director Brett Leatherman of the FBI's Cyber Division. "Sharing timely, actionable intelligence is a critical part of that work. This advisory provides network defenders with the information they need to identify malicious activity, strengthen their defenses, and reduce opportunities for Iranian cyber actors to disrupt the essential services Americans rely on."
"Cybersecurity threats are a serious concern for our nation's drinking water and wastewater systems, and these threats pose a legitimate risk to the communities, businesses, hospitals, schools, and other critical sectors that rely on these lifeline services," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "EPA is committed to ensuring safe water for all Americans, and strengthening cybersecurity is key. EPA encourages water systems to be vigilant, stay informed, and work to adopt cybersecurity best practices."
The Iranian-affiliated activity outlined in this advisory has disrupted PLCs across several U.S. critical infrastructure sectors by attempting to download malicious project files and manipulate data on human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) displays, resulting in operational disruption and financial loss for affected organizations. The group of Iranian-affiliated actors targeted devices spanning multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including Water and Wastewater Systems, Energy and Government Services and Facilities, to include local municipalities.
Recommended mitigations are based on the activity described in the advisory to help organizations reduce the risk of compromise. The updated mitigations include:
* Review PLC manufacturer's previously issued guidance to ensure security of OT deployments
* Strictly control network access to PLC devices
* Validate project files running PLCs for unauthorized changes
* Ensure service providers are informed of active threats targeting internet-connected PLC devices
CISA works closely with government and industry partners to provide actionable information that helps critical infrastructure owners and operators strengthen their security and resilience. For more information on nation-state cybersecurity advisories, visit Nation-State Cyber Threats.
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About CISA
As the nation's cyber defense agency and national coordinator for critical infrastructure security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency leads the national effort to manage, uncover, and reduce risk to our digital and physical infrastructure Americans rely on every hour of every day.
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Original text here: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-fbi-epa-and-us-government-partners-update-warning-iran-affiliated-threat-actors-targeting
