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

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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.

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