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strikeJun 16, 2026

Iranian attack on US water supply triggers investigation

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Iranian attack on US water supply triggers investigation

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Matt Cannon

    An Iran-linked hacking group claimed that it breached water systems in California, prompting an investigation by one of the state’s largest utilities—even as officials say there is no evidence the U.S. water supply was compromised. The group, known as Handala, said it hacked syst

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