Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Michigan and Minnesota reported cyberattacks on their water systems, with nine systems impacted in Michigan. The attacks came after a federal cyber alert about attempts to tamper with operational technology at water systems. All systems continued to operate safely, and there were no known impacts that posed a public health concern. The FBI is investigating, but has not publicly identified a culprit. Iranian hackers have been targeting water and wastewater systems, and digital warfare has become ingrained in military conflict.
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Michigan’s Dale George said nine systems were impacted, but “all systems continued to operate safely.” The FBI is investigating, but has not publicly identified a culprit. Iranian hackers have been targeting water and wastewater systems, and local water plants often lack the funds and know-how to install the latest software patches or take other security steps. The attacks have made them a favorite target, both because of the relative ease of penetrating them and because of the panic such disruptions can cause. The situation is a familiar one, and the response is too: “We’re on top of it.”
Author: Evan Null
