Is Iran Behind U.S. Water-Hacking? Attribution Still Unclear

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Minnesota reported a coordinated cyber-attack on over 30 water systems, with seven states affected and investigators probing a possible Iranian link. Iran denies involvement, but experts point to Iran-linked groups such as Handala, and attribution remains uncertain. The main concern is eroding public trust in critical services, while authorities urge immediate security upgrades, including disconnecting water systems from the internet and resetting passwords.
- Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states? BBC
- Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran The New York Times
- What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states PBS
- Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says NBC News
- Metro Atlanta water system hit by cyberattack possibly linked to Iran AJC.com
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