importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-26T14:31:05Z
CISA Reports Cyberattacks on Over 100 U.S. Water Systems in July 2026
CISA confirmed cyberattacks targeting over 100 U.S. water systems in July 2026, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from multiple manufacturers. The attacks, potentially linked to Iran, utilized AI tools to develop targeted scripts and raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure.
The federal cyber agency's warning comes amid a wave of suspected Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting critical water systems across the United States.
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