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Silhouette of a hacker in front of a computer screen, with a blurred Los Angeles skyline, symbolizing a cyberattack on the city's transit system.
Data & Automation

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system

Iranian state-backed hackers stole 700 gigabytes of sensitive data from the Los Angeles transit system and caused a system shutdown in March, directly impacting public transportation.

Helena Strauss·May 26, 2026