The federal government issued a cybersecurity alert Thursday after 30 water utilities in Minnesota were targeted in cyberattacks that officials suspect may be linked to Iran.
ABC News reports that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning to water systems nationwide following a series of cyberattacks that struck Minnesota water plants earlier this week. Multiple U.S. officials told ABC News that the attacks may have Iranian connections, though investigations are ongoing.
According to CISA’s alert, cyber threat actors are specifically targeting programmable logic controllers and changing passwords to prevent operators from accessing their systems. These attacks have resulted in boil water notices being issued and forced facilities...
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