Michigan Reports Cyberattacks on Water Systems After FBI Warning

Michigan joined Minnesota in announcing cyberattacks on its state water supply, saying nine systems were the target of attacks that intelligence officials have blamed on Iran.

Michigan officials on Saturday reported cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems, as investigators look into whether Iran is linked to a spate of similar hacks on states across the country. The FBI is investigating after Michigan received a federal cyber alert Tuesday about attempts to tamper with the water sy

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems  AP News

Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.

The Trump administration is warning about potential cyberattacks after a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that a cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota had all the hallmarks of Iranian-backed hackers. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.