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More than 30 Minnesota water systems targeted in cyberattack
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 30 Minnesota community water systems were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack between July 26 and July 27, prompting state officials to activate cybersecurity incident response measures.
- Four cities—Plymouth, South St. Paul, Maple Plain, and Braham—confirmed the attacks, reporting limited or mitigated impacts with no disruption to normal water use or safety concerns for residents.
- The Minnesota Department of Health stated that no municipalities have advised residents to change their drinking water usage following the attacks.
- State authorities are collaborating with federal and private partners to investigate the incidents, support affected communities, and enhance the security of critical infrastructure.
- Minnesota IT Services emphasized the importance of a coordinated government response, highlighting that existing cybersecurity investments enabled rapid containment and mitigation of the attacks.
