Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict

Trump rejects Tehran theory, blames 'grossly incompetent' governor of Minnesota instead

Almost immediately after the president tried to blame Americans, key Democratic officials turned the spotlight on the Republican’s cuts to cybersecurity.

Cyberattacks targeting water systems in multiple states over the past week have raised questions about infrastructure security and whether the incidents are connected to Iran.

The FBI says water utilities in at least seven states were hit by cyberattacks as Minnesota, Michigan and others report incidents.

No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of possible Iranian plot.

Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota.

The source of these attacks remains under investigation, though they coincide with warnings that Iranian hackers have been focusing on such systems

At least seven states have suffered cyberattacks on water systems as cities and states work to keep the water supplies safe. Iran is suspected.

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 on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating ''safely.''

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.”

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

Trump did not say where he thought the attacks may have originated but blames Minnesota ‘because they’re grossly incompetent’

Will The Cyberattacks On Water Systems In 7 States By A Wakeup Call?  Forbes

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The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.

Federal and state officials in the U.S. are investigating a series of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems in at least seven states this week.

Trump blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor for cyberattacks on the state's water systems.

President Trump said he did not believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota's water systems, instead casting blame onto the state's government.

Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge  CNN

More than 30 Minnesota water systems were hit by a coordinated cyberattack that officials say was likely orchestrated by Iranian hackers, a report said.

The attack took place on Sunday and Monday, according to Minnesota IT Services, leading to a response from government and municipality agencies, but no instructions from affected cities.

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Authorities were working Thursday to find the source of cyberattacks that targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota and came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems.

The operation disrupted the water supply in the small town of Braham, in the greater Minneapolis area, for about two hours

Cyberattacks on several local water systems in the US state of Minnesota carry telltale signs of a hacker group affiliated with Iran...

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems  Reuters

July 28 : A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a statement.The agency, Minnesota IT Services, said it was not aware of any active requests from Minnesota cities to have residents modify their drinki