Hackers Target Water Systems | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Hackers are targeting water systems by infiltrating programmable logic controllers, changing passwords to lock out operators—forcing boil-water advisories and manual operations. Minnesota’s recent cyberattack has sparked federal investigation, with Iran-linked groups suspected in similar incidents across states. The FBI hasn’t confirmed blame yet, but CISA is urging utilities to isolate PLCs from the internet or use secure gateways to defend against these escalating digital threats to critical infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…