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Attacks on water supply: Cybercriminals target at least 2 Georgia systems
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating cyberattacks targeting water utility systems in at least 12 states, with confirmed incidents in Georgia's Clayton County and Columbus Water Works.
- The cyberattacks affected programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that automate water treatment and distribution processes, causing some pump stations to go offline temporarily but without compromising water quality or public health.
- Clayton County and Columbus officials quickly detected and resolved the intrusions, while other Georgia counties reported no detected cyber threats; the City of Atlanta declined to comment on cybersecurity specifics.
- The FBI has issued a nationwide alert warning utilities about these threats, but the perpetrators remain unidentified as investigations continue.
- Local residents expressed concern and shaken confidence in water system security following the incidents, highlighting the importance of vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures.
