Federal investigators confirm multiple US water utilities hit by hackers
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has confirmed multiple breaches at various US water utilities, where hackers targeted the same Israeli-made computer system used at the facilities. The attacks, affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, did not disrupt the water supply or threaten drinking water but still concerned officials due to their simplicity and opportunistic nature. The hacks originated from internet-connected devices with default passwords that operate the Israeli-made equipment. The water sector in the US has often struggled to counter such threats due to a lack of resources and personnel.
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