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Water Systems Under Cyber Attack | Concord News
Water treatment systems, once isolated and offline, are now internet-connected — a convenience that’s turned them into prime cyber targets. Hackers could remotely manipulate pumps or water chemistry, risking public health. Reverting to old-school “air gapping” is too costly for most municipalities, forcing a dangerous trade-off between efficiency and security. Real attacks have already hit: Minnesota saw 30+ systems compromised, and Georgia issued boil-water advisories for hundreds of thousands after pressure dropped. Cities like Concord are responding with strict rules — no direct internet…
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