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At Least 7 States Report Water System Cyberattacks to FBI
Evergreen Rural Water says attackers targeted internet-connected systems, and officials warned the incidents could disrupt service and threaten public health.
- The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are probing unauthorized cyber activity targeting U.S. water systems, with incidents disrupting service in Clayton County, Georgia, and affecting facilities across seven states.
- Minnesota officials reported a "co-ordinated cyber-attack" affecting more than 30 state water systems last week, with impacts in Michigan and five other states raising concerns about aging infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Investigators are examining potential Iranian connections, though attribution remains difficult; former White House Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun noted hackers might pose as Iran-based to "sow further discord" amid geopolitical tensions.
- President Trump blamed "grossly incompetent" Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the water hack last Friday, but Walz, a Democrat, rejected the criticism, saying Trump "knows exactly who is responsible for this attack."
- Experts warn that without upgrading security for the 152,000 public drinking water systems nationwide, the U.S. will continue facing national security threats, as malicious efforts could damage equipment or cause harmful chemical distribution.
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Water Authority investigating unauthorized cyber activity
The Clayton County Water Authority is investigating unauthorized cyber activity that may have caused or contributed to a recent disruption of its operational systems and service in parts of north Clayton County.
·Clayton, United States
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