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Oregon water system targeted in July cyber intrusion amid nationwide hacks

Oregon officials confirmed unauthorized access to a water district’s core operating technology during a July wave of cyberattacks on U.S. drinking-water systems; the targeted district has not been named, and federal investigators are assessing impacts. The FBI says seven states faced intrusions that affected programmable logic controllers, potentially causing loss of monitoring and pressure changes. Oregon agencies emphasize ongoing cybersecurity vigilance and back-up plans, including restricting remote access and maintaining manual operation options when needed.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#cybersecurity #fbi #operational-technology

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

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