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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-08-20T12:43:19Z

US Government Warns of AI-Driven Cyberattacks on Water Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

U.S. cybersecurity agencies warn that hackers are using AI to exploit vulnerable Siemens S7 programmable logic controllers in water systems, risking downtime and safety incidents. The attacks target outdated software in critical infrastructure, with confirmed intrusions in multiple states including Minnesota, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.

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