Water systems are ripe for cyberattacks, experts warn after suspected Iranian hacks

The number of states affected has expanded to at least a dozen, say officials familiar with the matter, with at least 30 systems affected in Minnesota alone.

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Over 30 Minnesota water systems were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack exploiting default passwords and internet-connected operational technology.

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Security Calling all defenders With at least 12 US states’ water systems having been hacked - most likely by Iran - we have to get better at cyber defense, according to retired General and Ex-NSA chief Paul Nakasone, who was speaking to reporters at DEF CON.“We have to have higher standards,” Nakasone said. “These PLCs

Our critical utility infrastructure can make the same classic mistakes as we do with our everyday connected devices.

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After recent attacks, experts warn how water system hacks could cause outages, contamination risks and costly damage.

Some utilities have lost critical remote-control capabilities.

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