4 targeted sectors: Water (CRITICAL risk), Energy (HIGH), Healthcare (HIGH), Transportation (MEDIUM). CISA issued Feb 28 advisory. Iran APT groups active: APT33 (Elfin), APT34 (OilRig), APT35 (Charming Kitten), MuddyWater. Personal protection steps included.
Iran has demonstrated capability to target industrial control systems. CISA has issued warnings about Iranian threat actors probing water treatment and energy infrastructure since 2020.
Update all devices, enable multi-factor authentication, have cash on hand in case of payment system disruptions, keep phone charged, and have offline communication plans.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.