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Iran-linked cyberattack disrupts UK power unit amid Minnesota water-system breaches
technology12 hours ago

Iran-linked cyberattack disrupts UK power unit amid Minnesota water-system breaches

Iran-linked hackers are suspected of taking offline a small UK power generator for about four days after Iran-associated cyberattacks targeted Minnesota’s water systems. UK officials say the wider grid was not at risk, but U.S. and allied agencies warn that civilian infrastructure remains vulnerable to internet-connected industrial controls and related campaigns, including IRGC-linked activity; the incident follows DOJ charges related to Iran-based cyber theft and underscores the growing threat to utilities and critical infrastructure.

via Fox News|
#cyberattack#infrastructure#iran
Iran-linked cyberattack shuts UK small power plant down for four days
technology1 day ago

Iran-linked cyberattack shuts UK small power plant down for four days

A small UK power generator was shut for four days in July after a cyberattack attributed to hackers linked to Iran, with officials saying the wider energy system remained secure. The incident coincided with US warnings about Iranian cyber activity and led to government briefings for energy CEOs and updates to cybersecurity regulations.

via CNBC|
#critical-infrastructure#cyberattack#cybersecurity-regulation
Tehran-linked cyberattack halts a UK power plant for four days
world2 days ago

Tehran-linked cyberattack halts a UK power plant for four days

Iranian hackers linked to Tehran shut down a small UK power plant for four days in late July, a Telegraph report says, marking what officials call the first successful attack of its kind in Britain; authorities insist the national grid was not affected and stress the energy system’s resilience, while the incident sits within a broader Iranian cyber campaign that targeted U.S. water systems.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#cyberattack#energy-security#iran
Taiwan Hit by Overseas AI-Driven Cyber Attack on Government Agencies
technology11 days ago

Taiwan Hit by Overseas AI-Driven Cyber Attack on Government Agencies

Taiwan reports an overseas, AI-assisted cyberattack on government agencies starting 20 July, using autonomous AI tools to breach at least 85 user accounts and extract thousands of personnel records before expanding to the nuclear safety agency and several energy companies; authorities say it’s a first-of-its-kind breach, with ongoing investigations and strengthened monitoring and protective guidelines, while attribution remains unconfirmed though China-linked activity is suspected by some reports.

via The Guardian|
#ai#cyberattack#cybersecurity
AnMed Facebook Hack Floods Page with Ransom Messages, Claims Huge Patient Data Breach
technology13 days ago

AnMed Facebook Hack Floods Page with Ransom Messages, Claims Huge Patient Data Breach

AnMed Health’s Facebook page was taken down after hackers posted nearly 100 ransom messages, claiming to have exfiltrated six terabytes of sensitive patient data and threatening further harm unless paid. The incident appears to be part of a broader cyberattack that began July 26; AnMed has since set up a patient helpline and recovery site while authorities investigate.

via WYFF|
#cyberattack#data-breach#healthcare
Hackers Hit America's Tap Water: A Wake-Up Call for Local Infrastructure
technology18 days ago

Hackers Hit America's Tap Water: A Wake-Up Call for Local Infrastructure

A coordinated cyberattack briefly disrupted dozens of Minnesota water utilities and other states by breaching internet-connected controls at local plants, likely part of a broader Iranian operation. The incident exposed long-standing vulnerabilities in aging, under-resourced, small-town water systems and the ease with which PLCs can be accessed with weak or no passwords. While no deaths or widespread service loss occurred and taps remained drinkable, experts warn of greater risk and urge better cybersecurity, information sharing, and the possibility of unplugging critical controls from the internet to prevent future breaches.

via vox.com|
#critical-infrastructure#cyberattack#programmable-logic-controllers
Georgia Water Utilities Hit by Cyberattacks as FBI Investigates
technology20 days ago

Georgia Water Utilities Hit by Cyberattacks as FBI Investigates

Federal authorities are investigating cyberattacks on water utilities across multiple states, with two confirmed incidents in Georgia (Clayton County Water Authority and Columbus Water Works). The FBI issued a nationwide alert warning that operational-technology devices used by water and wastewater facilities are being targeted, with incidents reported in at least seven states (ABC News later said up to 12). In Georgia, the intrusions affected programmable logic controllers and some pump stations, but water quality and public health were not compromised and service was restored quickly. Officials say local utilities and federal investigators are leading the response, and attribution has not yet been determined. Some counties reported no intrusions, while residents express concern about future risks.

via WSB-TV|
#cyberattack#fbi#georgia
Georgia among states hit by water-system cyberattacks, federal probe underway
technology22 days ago

Georgia among states hit by water-system cyberattacks, federal probe underway

A federal investigation is underway after cyberattacks on U.S. water systems were reported in multiple states, including Georgia. ABC News says six states are linked to the hack, with disruptions described as limited and no contamination reported. The specific Georgia locations were not disclosed, and state officials are seeking more information as probes continue.

via WSB-TV|
#cyberattack#federal-investigation#georgia
Walz rebuts Trump’s unfounded claim Minnesota orchestrated water-system cyberattacks
politics24 days ago

Walz rebuts Trump’s unfounded claim Minnesota orchestrated water-system cyberattacks

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz rejected President Trump’s unfounded assertion that Minnesota was behind recent water-system cyberattacks, saying there’s no proven Minnesota link while officials consider Iran a possible source; investigators have not confirmed a culprit, and the attacks did not affect water quality in more than 30 communities.

via MPR News|
#cyberattack#minnesota#politics
Trump’s Walz cyberattack claim debunked by CNN fact-check
politics24 days ago

Trump’s Walz cyberattack claim debunked by CNN fact-check

During a Camp David cabinet meeting, Trump repeated a baseless claim that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was behind recent cyberattacks on water systems. CNN’s fact-check finds no credible basis for the assertion, citing FBI and EPA statements that incidents occurred in several states with no evidence tying Walz or Minnesota to the attacks. Walz’s team pushed back, and the piece also notes several Trump statements about the economy, inflation, immigration and foreign policy that are disputed or misstated.

via CNN|
#cyberattack#fact-check#fbi
Trump questions Iran in Minnesota water cyberattack, blames state leadership
politics24 days ago

Trump questions Iran in Minnesota water cyberattack, blames state leadership

President Trump asserted he does not believe Iran was responsible for the Minnesota water-system cyberattack, contradicting U.S. officials who suspect Iranian hackers; he blamed Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz instead. The investigation concerns a coordinated attack on more than 30 municipal water systems and remains unresolved, with federal advisories noting ongoing cyber threats to water infrastructure from Iran-linked and other groups. Walz defended his state while criticizing federal leadership amid the probe.

via USA Today|
#cyberattack#iran#minnesota
Coordinated cyberattack disrupts U.S. water systems across several states
technology24 days ago

Coordinated cyberattack disrupts U.S. water systems across several states

Hackers coordinated an attack on water facilities in multiple states, forcing boil-water notices and switching to manual operation as systems go offline. No drinking-water contamination has been reported, but the incident is being treated as one of the most serious cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure in years. Minnesota first flagged attacks on about 30 systems, with Wisconsin and others reporting related incidents; federal agencies (CISA, FBI, EPA) are scrambling to secure vulnerable PLCs and facilities. Attribution remains uncertain, though Iran is among suspected actors. Experts warn the water sector’s cybersecurity remains underfunded and under-defended against such intrusions.

via CNN|
#cisa#cyberattack#infrastructure