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Water Systems Under Cyber Attack | Philadelphia News
Cyberattacks on water systems are hitting across the U.S., with New Jersey among the hardest hit—seven states have reported incidents since late July. Hackers exploited vulnerable internet-connected PLCs to disrupt remote monitoring, forcing manual operations but thankfully leaving no one without clean water. While no group has been officially named, suspicions point toward Iran due to the attack’s non-financial motive and timing. The FBI is urging all critical infrastructure to secure PLCs by cutting off direct internet access, strengthening firewalls, and upgrading passwords—especially for…
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