Suspected Russian Hackers Target Texas Water Facility

A cybersecurity firm suspects a Russia-linked hacking group of carrying out a cyberattack on a Texas water facility, causing a tank to overflow. The attack coincided with suspicious cyber activity in other Texas towns, prompting concerns about the targeting of US critical infrastructure. The FBI is investigating the incidents, and experts are linking the hacking activity to a notorious unit of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. While the incidents did not affect drinking water, they highlight the vulnerability of water systems to cyber threats and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.