FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
The FBI is investigating after officials said attackers hit operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota systems and nine in Michigan.
- On Saturday, Michigan officials reported cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems, joining Minnesota in a series of security breaches affecting water infrastructure across at least seven states.
- Earlier this week, authorities identified cyberattacks targeting over 30 water sites in Minnesota, with facilities in Braham and Plymouth experiencing tampering of operational technology used to monitor equipment remotely.
- Dale George, director of communications at Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, told the Associated Press that "all systems continued to operate safely," with no known public health impacts.
- During a Friday Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump claimed Minnesota's leadership caused the attacks, prompting Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to respond that Trump "knows exactly who is responsible for this attack."
- Investigators consider whether Iran is linked to these hacks, while experts note that many municipal water plants remain vulnerable due to limited funding for essential software security upgrades and patches.
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FBI investigates cyberattacks on water systems in several states | The Highland County Press
Michigan has joined Minnesota and other states across the country reporting cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems. The state’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy reported the incident Saturday amid an ongoing investigation by the FBI.
SCIENCE & TECH: FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems – One America News Network
By MICHAEL CASEYUpdated 12:30 PM PDT, August 1, 2026 A water tower is seen Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth’s, earlier this week, state officials said. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safel…
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