US Water Utilities Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats

Multiple water utilities in the US running the same Israeli-made computer system have been breached by hackers, according to federal officials. The cyberattacks, which have targeted less than 10 water facilities, have not caused disruptions or threatened drinking water. The hackers have defaced computer screens in low-level attacks, raising concerns among US officials. US and Israeli authorities have attributed the attacks to hackers affiliated with the Iranian government. Efforts are underway to remove industrial equipment from the internet to prevent further hacks. The US water sector has struggled to address cybersecurity threats due to limited resources.