The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers.
America's drinking water is facing attack, with links back to China, Russia and Iran (June 2024)
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... Key Points
- - - Cyberattacks on the country's water systems could damage infrastructure, disrupt the availability or flow of water, and alter chemical levels, contaminating public drinking water supply.
- - - A recent string of attacks on water utilities included systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania.
- - - Taking out critical national infrastructure has become a top priority for foreign-linked cybercriminals. "All drinking water and wastewater systems are at risk -- large and small, urban and rural," an EPA spokesman said. ...
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