7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran
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More than three dozen water utilities in Minnesota have fallen victim to cyberattacks this week, marking the most widespread and disruptive hacking campaign against American industrial control systems, according to the FBI. The attacks are believed to have spread to at least seven states, though the bureau has not disclosed the names of the affected states or the full extent of the damage.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advised utilities to remove internet-connected devices that control physical equipment, known as programmable logic controllers, and to strengthen passwords and implement allow-lists to restrict unauthorized access. The FBI suspects that the attacks were carried out by hackers affiliated with Iran, a claim first confirmed in a CISA advisory released in April.
President Donald Trump, however, blamed the attacks on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration, echoing his previous denial of Russian involvement in the 2016 Democratic National Committee hack.
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