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US Water Systems Get Cyber Boost From New Senate Bill and ‘Water Watch Center’

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US Water Systems Get Cyber Boost From New Senate Bill and ‘Water Watch Center’ 2026-08-11 at 17:03 By Eduard Kovacs The Water Watch Center launched at DEF CON aims to help under-resourced utilities protect their systems against hackers. The post US Water Systems Get Cyber Boost From New Senate Bill and ‘Water Watch Center’ appeared […]

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New Jersey, Alabama Join States Targeted in Water Cyberattacks

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New Jersey, Alabama Join States Targeted in Water Cyberattacks 2026-08-10 at 14:44 By Eduard Kovacs Hackers linked to Iran targeted industrial control systems (ICS) at water facilities in at least a dozen US states. The post New Jersey, Alabama Join States Targeted in Water Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Water Sector Cyberattacks Reportedly Hit at Least 12 States

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Water Sector Cyberattacks Reportedly Hit at Least 12 States 2026-08-05 at 10:24 By Eduard Kovacs Georgia has been confirmed as one of the attacked states after Clayton County reported a pump station disruption. The post Water Sector Cyberattacks Reportedly Hit at Least 12 States appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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New York Awards $9 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity at 153 Water Systems

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New York Awards $9 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity at 153 Water Systems 2026-08-04 at 04:54 By Mike Lennon The grants will help local governments assess and improve cyber defenses amid a multistate campaign targeting water and wastewater infrastructure. The post New York Awards $9 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity at 153 Water Systems appeared first on

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US Water Cyberattacks Extend Beyond Minnesota to at Least 6 Other States

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US Water Cyberattacks Extend Beyond Minnesota to at Least 6 Other States 2026-08-03 at 11:48 By Eduard Kovacs Michigan, South Dakota, and Georgia are reportedly on the list of states whose water systems have been targeted by Iran-linked hackers. The post US Water Cyberattacks Extend Beyond Minnesota to at Least 6 Other States appeared first

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Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems Investigated as Officials Warn About Iranian Hackers

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Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems Investigated as Officials Warn About Iranian Hackers 2026-07-31 at 18:17 By Associated Press Iran has the “geopolitical motivations” and a recent history of targeting water systems, experts pointed out. The post Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems Investigated as Officials Warn About Iranian Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Dozens of Minnesota Water Utilities Targeted in Coordinated OT Attacks

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Dozens of Minnesota Water Utilities Targeted in Coordinated OT Attacks 2026-07-29 at 10:53 By Eduard Kovacs State and federal agencies respond after intrusions disrupt automated controls at municipal water and wastewater utilities. The post Dozens of Minnesota Water Utilities Targeted in Coordinated OT Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Cal Water Investigating Iranian Hackers’ Claims

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Cal Water Investigating Iranian Hackers’ Claims 2026-06-16 at 14:53 By Eduard Kovacs California Water Service says there is no indication of operational disruptions to its water and wastewater systems.  The post Cal Water Investigating Iranian Hackers’ Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Iranian Cyber Group Handala Claims Cal Water Hack

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Iranian Cyber Group Handala Claims Cal Water Hack 2026-06-12 at 14:30 By Ionut Arghire The hackers published 5GB of data, including customer personal information and credentials for the RTKBase platform. The post Iranian Cyber Group Handala Claims Cal Water Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Polish Security Agency Reports ICS Breaches at Five Water Treatment Plants

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Polish Security Agency Reports ICS Breaches at Five Water Treatment Plants 2026-05-08 at 14:46 By Eduard Kovacs The hackers gained the ability to modify equipment operational parameters, creating a direct risk to the public water supply. The post Polish Security Agency Reports ICS Breaches at Five Water Treatment Plants appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Claude AI Guided Hackers Toward OT Assets During Water Utility Intrusion

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Claude AI Guided Hackers Toward OT Assets During Water Utility Intrusion 2026-05-07 at 10:35 By Eduard Kovacs Dragos has published a report describing how threat actors used Claude AI in an attack on a water and drainage utility in Mexico. The post Claude AI Guided Hackers Toward OT Assets During Water Utility Intrusion appeared first

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ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

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ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities 2026-04-17 at 14:32 By Eduard Kovacs The malware is configured to operate on systems associated with Israeli water treatment and desalination plants. The post ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations

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New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations 2025-07-24 at 16:05 By Ionut Arghire The proposed cyber regulations include the implementation of incident reporting, response plans, and cybersecurity controls, training, and certification of compliance. The post New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Misconfigured HMIs Expose US Water Systems to Anyone with a Browser

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Misconfigured HMIs Expose US Water Systems to Anyone with a Browser 2025-06-05 at 22:47 By Ryan Naraine Censys researchers follow some clues and find hundreds of control-room dashboards for US water utilities on the public internet. The post Misconfigured HMIs Expose US Water Systems to Anyone with a Browser appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity

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US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity 2025-03-18 at 13:35 By Ionut Arghire US representatives and senators have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to support the cybersecurity of small water and wastewater utilities. The post US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Israeli Group Claims Lebanon Water Hack as CISA Reiterates Warning on Simple ICS Attacks

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Israeli Group Claims Lebanon Water Hack as CISA Reiterates Warning on Simple ICS Attacks 2024-09-26 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs Unsophisticated methods can still be used to hack ICS/OT — even so, many cyberattack claims are likely exaggerated.  The post Israeli Group Claims Lebanon Water Hack as CISA Reiterates Warning on Simple ICS Attacks appeared

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Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack

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Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack 2024-09-24 at 15:16 By Ionut Arghire Ransomware possibly involved in a cybersecurity incident at Arkansas City’s water treatment facility. The post Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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EPA Issues Alert After Finding Critical Vulnerabilities in Drinking Water Systems

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EPA Issues Alert After Finding Critical Vulnerabilities in Drinking Water Systems 2024-05-21 at 14:31 By Eduard Kovacs The EPA has issued an enforcement alert, outlining the steps needed to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. The post EPA Issues Alert After Finding Critical Vulnerabilities in Drinking Water Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Rural Texas Towns Report Cyberattacks That Caused One Water System to Overflow

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Rural Texas Towns Report Cyberattacks That Caused One Water System to Overflow 2024-04-22 at 16:32 By Associated Press A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group, the latest case of a U.S. public utility becoming a target of foreign cyberattacks.

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White House Calls on States to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector 

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White House Calls on States to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector  2024-03-20 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire The White House is calling on state environmental, health, and homeland security agencies to convene on safeguarding water systems. The post White House Calls on States to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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