Iran Suspected in Cyberattacks on Water Systems in 7 U.S. States

3 articles · Updated · Todayville.com · Aug 1

At least seven U.S. states, including Minnesota and Michigan, were targeted in cyberattacks on water systems, though officials said none of the supplies were altered to become unsafe to drink.
Anonymous U.S. officials told The New York Times Iran is the most likely culprit, citing its past attacks on similar water infrastructure, even though investigators have not yet produced conclusive forensic proof.
Donald Trump publicly rejected the Iran theory at a Cabinet meeting, blaming Minnesota's competence instead, while Gov. Tim Walz said Trump knows other states were also hit and called the attacks an example of modern warfare.
The FBI said it is fully engaged with interagency partners to protect critical infrastructure, and a later federal warning said the attacks disrupted some water and wastewater operations by exploiting internet-connected industrial controllers.