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Water Systems Under Cyber Attack | US News
Water systems in at least twelve states are under cyberattack, with hackers infiltrating pump and valve controls—forcing some to revert to manual operations. The FBI has tracked these incidents since late July, with Minnesota hit hardest, over thirty systems targeted in a coordinated strike. Lawmakers are now under pressure to enact mandatory cybersecurity standards, as thousands of small water utilities lack the resources to defend themselves. While the EPA offers voluntary guidance, states like New York and New Jersey are stepping in with their own rules. Though no one’s officially blaming…
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