Iranian Hackers Claim Massive AT&T Outage in Texas, Vow More 9/11 Attacks

PUBLISHED Sep 9, 2026, 10:58 AM ET

An Iranian hacking group identified as APT IRAN claimed responsibility for a significant AT&T fiber optic and 5G home internet outage affecting major Texas cities including Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio on Monday, September 7. The disruption occurred during the Labor Day holiday, placing AT&T under a red alert and impacting thousands of customers. In a statement released via Telegram, the group alleged the action targeted critical U.S. infrastructure and threatened intensified operations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. APT IRAN shares operational ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated CyberAv3ngers. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency previously issued warnings regarding persistent foreign cyber threats targeting operational technology and industrial control systems across various domestic utility and communication sectors. Federal authorities and telecommunication operators continue investigating the claims and verifying the extent of any actual digital penetration into critical networks.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

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Articles Published:: 25
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Left: Highlighted state-sponsored cyber risks and critical infrastructure defense failures. Center: Reported the hacking claim, operational disruptions, and official agency warnings. Right: Emphasized foreign adversary threats and national security vulnerabilities requiring deterrence.