More than 30 community water and wastewater systems across Minnesota were hit by what state officials have called a coordinated cyberattack on 26 and 27 July 2026. Minnesota IT Services, the state technology agency, said the attack targeted operational technology, the industrial control layer that runs pumps, valves and treatment equipment, rather than the office IT that handles email and billing. Ransom demands were absent. Drinking water quality held at every utility that has disclosed an incident, and the Minnesota Department of Health has recorded zero requests from cities asking residents to change their water use. Nobody has been named as responsible.The four cities that put their names to itAbout The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.
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