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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Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safely.” Earlier...
Reports have been received from 9 water providers in the state that indicate an attempt at external interference.
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The Straits TimesScope of hacks on US water supply widens as evidence points to Iran
The scope of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has grown to include at least seven states and may be far wider, officials and experts warned, as authorities raced to safeguard the nation’s water supply against an assault that increasingly appeared to be the work of Iran. The post Scope of hacks on US water supply widens as evidence points to Iran appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Water Systems Breached — Iran Link Eyed
Iran is now the focus of a federal cyber probe after hackers hit more than 30 Minnesota water systems. Quick Take Federal and state officials are investigating whether Iran or Iran-linked hackers were behind the attacks. The breach hit more than 30 Minnesota community water systems over two days. Reports say the attack targeted operational...
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