strikeAug 4, 2026

US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?

Summary

Late last week, federal authorities issued a stern warning saying “malicious cyber actors” were targeting water and wastewater facilities in at least seven states across the US.

Source: Nick Robins-Early; Dara Kerr — Read the full report

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Nick Robins-Early; Dara KerrBy Nick Robins-Early; Dara Kerr
Late last week, federal authorities issued a stern warning saying “malicious cyber actors” were targeting water and wastewater facilities in at least seven states across the US. Minnesota appeared to be the hardest hit with 30 of its water systems hit by cyber-attacks, leading to…

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