FBI warns of Iranian cyberattacks on US water systems
At least seven US states reported cyberattacks disrupting water and wastewater operations, with Iran suspected as the chief culprit.
Federal authorities have warned that critical infrastructure systems in the United States are at risk following cyberattacks that interrupted water and wastewater operations across at least seven states this week. The FBI suspects Iran as the chief suspect behind the breaches, which targeted essential services over the weekend.
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FBI warns of cyberattacks on US water systems, with Iran as chief suspect
Federal authorities are warning that critical infrastructure systems in the United States could be at risk after at least seven states reported cyberattacks that interrupted their water or wastewater operations this week.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on suspected hacking attack from Iran to seize control of US water infrastructure
The US was the victim of cybersecurity breaches over the weekend.