At least 7 states report water system cyberattacks to FBI

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FBI issues warning about cyberattacks on water systems | NewsNation

FBI issues warning about cyberattacks on water systems | NewsNation

(NewsNation) — Water and wastewater sector utility companies in at least seven states have now reported cyberattacks to the FBI.

In some cases, water systems had to be shut down altogether.

Authorities said cyberattacks targeted more than 30 water systems throughout Minnesota, including the city of Plymouth, just outside Minneapolis, with a population of nearly 80,000.

Officials in Minnesota, however, stressed the cyberattacks did not impact water quality. 

On Saturday, the attacks spread, with Michigan now reporting cyberattacks on nine of its water systems. 

The FBI said in a statement it was aware of the attacks.

“The FBI and our interagency partners are fully engaged to protect critical infrastructure and we remain well-equipped to protect against cyber threats of all varieties,” the statement........

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