US Investigating If Iran Hit Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems
State officials say the attack disrupted remote controls at more than 30 community water systems, forcing crews to switch to manual operations.
- On July 26 and 27, a "coordinated cyberattack" disrupted operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota community water systems, prompting immediate activation of state cybersecurity response capabilities by Minnesota IT Services .
- Security researchers suspect the Iran-linked group CyberAv3ngers, which targets small municipal water facilities, may be responsible, though officials have not confirmed attribution for the attacks.
- Automated controls in Braham, Minnesota and Plymouth, Minnesota were disrupted, forcing utility crews to switch to manual procedures; water quality and safety remained unaffected during the outages.
- State and federal agencies are collaborating with MNIT to investigate the intrusion and strengthen defenses, with "water levels and water quality unaffected," according to officials.
- Cybersecurity experts warn of a "worrying expansion in Iran-linked critical infrastructure targeting" across the United States, with small municipal systems particularly vulnerable due to limited dedicated security resources.
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Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge
Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline, according to US officials.
Investigators believe Iranian hackers are likely behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems: report
Iranian hackers likely targeted more than 30 Minnesota municipal water systems in a coordinated cyberattack on operational technology, according to officials.
CISA urges water utilities to take exposed systems down after Minnesota hacks
A memo distributed to water industry members and obtained by Nextgov/FCW makes mention of Iran but does not directly present evidence attributing the latest Minnesota incident to the country.
Cyberattacks on water networks and biological treatment plants have been reported in Minnesota and at least six other states. The post Barrage of cyberattacks on US water networks – Suspicions in Iran appeared first on in.gr.
FBI Probes Possible Iranian Link to Minnesota Water Cyberattack
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack launched on more than 30 municipal water systems across Minnesota, with a senior law enforcement official telling NBC News it bears all the hallmarks of Iranian-backed hackers. It comes as the war between the United States and Iran dramatically escalated following the collapse of a brief ceasefire. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
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