Iran-linked cyberattacks hit municipal water systems across more than a dozen U.S. states

Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • 07 Aug 21:15

State officials confirmed that an Oregon drinking-water provider's operational technology was accessed by hackers, part of a series of attacks on municipal water systems reported in several states.

CBS News • 05 Aug 22:27

Authorities report that water systems in at least twelve states experienced cyber intrusions, possibly linked to Iran-backed actors, prompting federal warnings and security recommendations.

BBC • 04 Aug 02:29

Federal agencies are investigating coordinated cyber-attacks on water utilities in Minnesota and six other states, with some officials suggesting Iran may be behind the incidents, though the administration has not formally attributed blame.

AJC.com • 04 Aug 01:22

Clayton County, Georgia, experienced a short-lived water outage last week, which officials said may be linked to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems in several states.

PBS • 03 Aug 22:35

The FBI says coordinated cyber intrusions targeting small computers that control municipal water systems have affected utilities in at least seven states, and officials believe Iran is the most likely source.

Al Jazeera • 01 Aug 22:43

The FBI is probing cyber intrusions that affected nine water facilities in Michigan and 30 sites in Minnesota, with no perpetrators identified yet.

AP News • 01 Aug 19:30

Michigan confirmed that nine water utilities experienced cyber intrusion attempts but all continued to operate safely, while Minnesota also reported attacks on more than 30 systems.

CBS News • 01 Aug 10:00

U.S. investigators are examining whether Iranian state-affiliated groups are responsible for recent attacks on water utilities in several states, adding to a decade-long record of cyber operations targeting American institutions.

USA Today • 31 Jul 18:41

President Donald Trump said he does not believe Iran was behind the recent cyberattack on Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's governor, while U.S. officials continue to investigate possible Iranian involvement.

Fox News • 31 Jul 16:31

President Donald Trump said the recent cyberattack on more than 30 Minnesota water systems was due to the state's governor, contradicting officials who suspect Iranian-linked hackers.

CNN • 31 Jul 14:50

A series of cyber intrusions targeting water systems in at least six states has forced utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual operation, prompting federal and state agencies to urge immediate security measures.

NBC News • 31 Jul 13:54

Federal agencies alerted utilities after reports of cyber intrusions affecting water infrastructure in at least seven states, urging operators to secure control systems.

CBS News • 31 Jul 01:59

More than 30 Minnesota water systems experienced cyber disruptions, prompting federal and state agencies to investigate whether Iranian hackers were responsible.

BBC • 31 Jul 01:46

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned that hackers are increasingly targeting water and wastewater control systems, citing a recent coordinated cyberattack on more than 30 Minnesota water utilities.

AP News • 30 Jul 22:42

More than 30 water utilities in Minnesota experienced cyber intrusions early this week, prompting temporary conservation requests but no reported impact on water quality, while investigators continue to seek the perpetrators.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • 28 Jul 21:00

More than 30 community water utilities in Minnesota experienced a coordinated cyberattack targeting operational technology, prompting a statewide response but no service interruptions.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul • 28 Jul 17:39

A coordinated cyberattack targeted the technology of more than 30 water utilities in Minnesota on July 26-27, prompting a state-led response but causing no reported disruption to residents' water use.