A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's late last month, state officials said.
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Cyberattacks targeting water systems in multiple states over the past week have raised questions about infrastructure security…
The cyberattacks were aimed at wells and treatment plants, specifically targeting automated systems and plants’ computer systems.
“Malicious cyber actors” have attacked municipal water systems in at least seven states, the FBI said.
Attacks follow urgent warnings by federal cybersecurity officials about Iranian hackers.
The development comes after Minnesota said it had suffered similar hacks on its water systems, with officials suspecting Iran may…
Michigan and Minnesota report cyberattacks on water systems, prompting FBI investigations as authorities warn of Iranian hackers…
