Water Sector Cyberattacks Reportedly Hit at Least 12 States
The number of US states affected by the recent hacking campaign targeting water and wastewater facilities continues to grow.
At least 12 states have been hit, according to ABC News, but the names of only a handful of the affected states are currently known.
States affected by water system cyberattacks
Minnesota was the first to report attacks, with more than 30 community water systems targeted on July 26 and 27. Michigan has also officially confirmed that a “small number” of communities have seen malicious cyber activity.
At least one city in South Dakota has also reported a cyberattack that appears to be part of the same campaign.
The latest to provide official confirmation of attacks is the Clayton County Water Authorityin Georgia, which said it “experienced a temporary disruption affecting a portion of its operational systems and water service”. The incident resulted in reduced water pressure in some...
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