Iran Water Hack Probe

U.S. officials are probing whether Iran was behind attacks on Minnesota water systems.

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Feds Issue Warning About Hackers Targeting Water Systems

U.S. investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems

U.S. sees Iran as likely behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems

Summary

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More than 30 community water systems across Minnesota were targeted by malicious cyber activity on July 26 and July 27, disrupting operational technology and forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations. State and federal investigators are examining whether Iranian hackers were behind the attacks, with preliminary assessments pointing to Iran but no definitive attribution announced. Minnesota IT Services activated emergency protocols, while security firm Tenable is investigating the incidents. On July 30, CISA warned U.S. water and wastewater systems about increased cyber threats.

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