Federal and state officials report that water infrastructure in at least seven confirmed states has been targeted by recent cyberattacks suspected of Iranian involvement, with federal agencies expressing concern that up to 12 additional states may have been probed or targeted. However, the specific list of all 12 states has not been publicly named by the FBI or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and officials emphasize that drinking water supplies have not been compromised or rendered unsafe.
Confirmed and Discussed States
- Minnesota: Hit first and hardest, with over 30 municipal and community water systems impacted.
- Michigan: Publicly confirmed as one of the affected states monitoring operational technology.
- Georgia: Identified by news sources as part of the initial multi-state wave.
Key Incident Details
- Nature of Attack: Hackers targeted internet-connected Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used to operate facility valves, pumps, and monitoring systems.
- Operational Impact: Some utilities were forced to temporarily switch from automated digital controls to manual operations.
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