Federal Agencies Warn of Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Systems, Highlighting Vulnerabilities
Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have issued warnings about a series of cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems across the United States. These attacks have been reported in at least seven states, causing operational disruptions and exposing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The attacks have primarily targeted internet-facing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), which are essential for monitoring and controlling industrial equipment at these facilities. The incidents have led to issues such as flooding and pressure loss in affected systems. While the FBI and EPA have not attributed these attacks to any specific country or hacking group, there is speculation about potential Iranian involvement due to similarities with past incidents. However, no formal attribution has been made, and investigations are ongoing. 
