U.S. Utilities Receive Warning Following Cyberattacks on Water Systems in Multiple States

Federal officials have issued warnings to U.S. utilities after cyberattacks targeted water systems in at least seven states. Hackers altered passwords and network settings, disrupting operations, causing pressure loss, and leading to flooding, with some facilities resorting to manual control and issuing boil water notices. These incidents highlight critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, posing public safety and health risks, and underscore the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity defenses.