US Investigating If Iran Hit Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems
- The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency warned Thursday that hackers have targeted municipal water systems in at least seven states, with malicious activity degrading water operations.
- More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a 'coordinated cyberattack' on July 26 and 27, with investigators suspecting Iranian-linked hackers behind the attacks.
- Hackers remotely accessed internet-facing devices to change passwords, resulting in 'boil water notices and sustained manual operations' and occasional flooding, according to the FBI.
- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged operators to remove control systems from the internet, though Minnesota officials maintained the breaches did not threaten water safety.
- Chris Day of Tenable said the incidents are 'consistent' with prior Iranian-linked activity, noting the disruption represents an 'interesting escalation' of ongoing threats.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Minnesota governor for cyberattacks against the state. Cites no evidence
By MELISSA GOLDIN During a Cabinet meeting on Friday at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that recent cyberattacks in Minnesota were the fault of the state, including Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Trump also repeated myriad false claims that have become part of his regular talking points, about topics such as immigration, foreign conflicts and prescription drug prices. Here’s a closer lo…
Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on states water systems - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports attributing a recent cyberattack on over 30 Minnesota water systems to Iranian hackers. Instead, he blamed the breach on state leadership and "grossly incompetent" Democratic Governor Tim Walz, despite intelligence assessments and warnings from federal agencies regarding Iranian cyber threats.
Trump claims 'incompetent' Minnesota responsible for cyberattacks, not Iran
Officials say they are investigating cyberattacks against municipal systems in Minnesota for possible links to Iranian groups.Minnesota officials previously revealed that state water operations were targeted by cyberattacks on Sunday and Monday.'I don't think there was an Iranian cyberattack. I think Minnesota ought to get its act together.'On Thursday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned water and wastewater operators th…
In Minnesota, hackers apparently attacked more than 30 water supply systems. According to media reports, the FBI blames Iran. US President Donald Trump talks about state incompetence instead.
'They're grossly incompetent': Trump slams Minnesota, downplays Iran's role in cyberattack claims
President Donald Trump sparked fresh political debate after dismissing claims that Iran was responsible for a cyberattack targeting multiple water systems in Minnesota, instead placing the blame on the state itself.
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