Iran war escalation drives surge in cyber-physical attacks on buildings

Published: March 20, 2026

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The ongoing conflict has emboldened hacktivists and state-sponsored groups to target building automation systems, HVAC controls, and access management platforms. Facility managers face an urgent need to audit connected systems.

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