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Water Systems Under Digital Siege | Global News
- Published
- August 2, 2026
- Duration
- 2:02
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- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
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Cyberattacks are hitting U.S. water systems hard—over 30 in Minnesota and 9 in Michigan targeted recently, with Iranian hackers suspected. While most systems remain operational, some like Plymouth, Minnesota, had to rely on stored water after controls were disabled. Officials say no public health risks, but the attacks highlight critical infrastructure’s …
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Cyberattacks are hitting U.S. water systems hard—over 30 in Minnesota and 9 in Michigan targeted recently, with Iranian hackers suspected. While most systems remain operational, some like Plymouth, Minnesota, had to rely on stored water after controls were disabled. Officials say no public health risks, but the attacks highlight critical infrastructure’s vulnerabilities due to outdated tech and limited budgets. The FBI is investigating, and while not naming suspects, they’re warning of state-spo
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