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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-22T15:50:58Z

Stolen Passwords Compromise U.S. Water Providers' Cybersecurity

Over 1,700 U.S. water and wastewater providers have had their credentials stolen by password-stealing malware, exposing operational networks and remote systems. The breach highlights how weak password security and infostealer malware create critical vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

Researchers say another looming threat hangs over some of America's most important critical infrastructure.

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