Was Iran-backed hackers involved water systems cyberattacks?

Some utilities have lost critical remote-control capabilities.

Why US water systems are vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks  CNN

At least 12 states are reporting cyberattacks on water systems that may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.

Suspected Iran-linked cyberattacks re exposing long-standing vulnerabilities in fragmented U.S. drinking water systems facing aging infrastructure and intensifying climate threats. Why it matters: Drinking water systems disruptions can threaten public health and essential services, while many utilities—especially small

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  America’s water systems are under attack. Iran may be to blame A recent wave of cyberattacks on American water systems is raising alarm at all levels of government, with U.S. authorities reportedly suspecting Iran-linked hackers.  © Ellen Schmidt, Associated Press The FBI

Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026

Two New Jersey municipal water systems were targeted in a cyberattack that affected several water agencies across seven states in July.

Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota in July. Since then, several other states have reported similar attacks.

Two municipal water systems in New Jersey were targeted in cyberattacks in the last week, widely thought to be the work of Iran, the state said Wednesday.

A July 2026 cyberattack targeted more than 30 water systems in Minnesota municipalities, including Plymouth. AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026. Since then, Michigan and five other states have reported similar cyberattacks. The attack

CISA warned about exposed programmable logic controllers weeks before hackers targeted dozens of Minnesota water utilities in a coordinated strike.

Multiple U.S. agencies have confirmed ongoing cyberattacks against water systems that Americans rely on each day. The attacks are now known to have occurred against water facilities in at least seven states. Here’s what you need to know about the attacks and whether the safety of your drinking water is compromised. Wh

The FBI has issued an urgent warning after hackers targeted municipal water systems in at least seven states over the past week, prompting concerns about the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure across the nation.