Investigation under way after cyberattack hits Minnesota water systems, with possible Iran link
TL;DR
More than 30 Minnesota community water systems were targeted in a cyberattack; investigators are examining a possible link to Iran, though attribution is not yet determined and there were no reported water-safety issues. Federal and state agencies (FBI, CISA), MNIT, and local authorities are coordinating the response, backups were used by some communities, and no ransom was detected; the investigation remains ongoing.
- Cyberattack on over 30 Minnesota water systems may be linked to Iran kstp.com
- U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems The New York Times
- Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers Dallas News
- U.S. investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems CBS News
- US authorities probe cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota aljazeera.com
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