At Least 12 States Report Cyberattacks on Water Systems Possibly Linked to Iran-Backed Hackers, Sources Say
Federal agencies said attackers accessed water-system controls in at least seven states, prompting manual operations and boil-water advisories in some areas.
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Some utilities lost the ability to remotely control equipment and were forced to work manually.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran-backed hackers, sources say
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
America’s water systems are under attack. Iran may be to blame
A recent wave of cyberattacks on American water systems is raising alarm at all levels of government, with U.S. authorities reportedly suspecting Iran-linked hackers. The FBI reported Thursday that “malicious cyber actors” targeted water and wastewater utility companies in at least seven states over the prior four days, resulting in a “loss of monitoring and control functionality.” Officials in...
Cyberattacks targeting water infrastructure such as water treatment plants and sewage treatment facilities have been reported in rapid succession across the United States. Intrusions have been confirmed in at least 12 states, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), under the Department of Homeland Security, are investigating the incidents. Read more...
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