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Water System Hit But Service Uninterrupted | Birmingham News
A quiet cyberattack hit Childersburg’s water system—no panic, no outages. When hackers targeted the main control hub on July 27, staff swiftly shut it down and kept everything running seamlessly using manual backups. No one missed a beat. Authorities confirmed the public supply was never at risk, thanks to those ready-to-go analog systems. The incident has been reported to the FBI, and while details are still unfolding, it’s a powerful reminder that even critical infrastructure is under digital threat—and that preparedness can make all the difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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