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Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- Michigan reported cyberattacks on nine water systems shortly after Minnesota disclosed similar breaches affecting 30 sites, prompting FBI investigations into both incidents.
- The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that Iranian hackers have been targeting water and wastewater systems, although no culprit has been officially identified yet.
- Despite the breaches, Michigan officials confirmed all water systems continued to operate safely, with no immediate water disruptions reported in either state.
- Federal agencies highlighted vulnerabilities in local water infrastructure due to outdated cybersecurity, and previous indictments have linked Iranian hackers to attacks on water systems.
- Political responses diverged, with former President Trump denying Iranian involvement and blaming Minnesota's government, while Minnesota's governor attributed the attacks to Iran and criticized federal staffing cuts for increased cyber vulnerabilities.
