Federal Agencies Issue Warning on Increased Cyberattacks Against U.S. Water Systems

The FBI and CISA have issued a joint warning regarding a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. water utilities. Hackers are reportedly locking operators out of networks, changing passwords, and altering IP addresses, causing operational disruptions. These incidents have led some utilities to issue boil-water notices and revert to manual operations, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.