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Michigan and Minnesota report cyberattacks on water systems
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Michigan reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, joining Minnesota, but officials confirmed all systems continued to operate safely with no public health concerns.
- The attacks follow warnings that Iranian hackers have targeted water and wastewater systems, with federal agencies investigating the incidents but not publicly identifying a culprit.
- Minnesota's affected water systems experienced disruptions mainly in remote monitoring and control technologies, with some communities briefly asking residents to minimize water use.
- The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are actively engaged in protecting critical infrastructure amid these cyber threats.
- President Trump controversially blamed Minnesota for the cyberattacks, a claim refuted by Governor Tim Walz, who stated the attacks affected multiple states and that the president knows the responsible parties.
