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Iranian Cyberattacks Target U.S. Water Systems | Salt Lake City News
At least twelve states, including Utah, are facing serious cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems—possibly orchestrated by Iran—threatening public health and infrastructure. With nearly 500 intrusions hitting Utah’s systems in under an hour last year, federal agencies warn these attacks are escalating. Many local water systems lack basic cybersecurity defenses, leaving them dangerously exposed. While one company narrowly avoided catastrophe, lawmakers and experts are sounding the alarm: this isn’t just a tech issue—it’s a national security emergency demanding immediate action to secure…
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