Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
Cyberattacks have hit water facilities in seven states across the US, resulting in flooding and loss of water pressure. The FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency have issued a public service announcement warning of the attacks, which are targeting critical infrastructure. The attacks have been linked to Iranian meddling, although law enforcement is still investigating and has yet to confirm involvement.
- ▪Seven water and wastewater utility companies have been hit by cyberattacks since July 27, 2026, leading to degraded water operations.
- ▪The cyberattacks are infiltrating systems by targeting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and remotely accessing internet-facing devices.
- ▪The FBI has warned that pressure loss in water systems could lead to untreated groundwater seeping into pipes, causing a larger impact on operations.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ 7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran — WIRED
- ▪ Trump Claims Minnesota Is Behind Cyberattack on Its Own Water Systems, Not Iran — Gizmodo
- ▪ Trump says he does not think Iran is behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems: "I think I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent" (Reuters) — Techmeme
- ▪ U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems — NYT — US
- ▪ Iran-linked CyberAv3ngers suspected in attacks on Minnesota water systems — The Register
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Cybersecurity Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US Victims told the FBI they were experiencing flooding and loss of water pressure due to the hacks. By Mariella Moon Aug. 1, 2026 7:41 am EST Bilanol/Getty Images Hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the US, the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warn in a public service announcement. Seven water and wastewater utility companies have already been hit by cyberattacks since July 27, 2026, which led to degraded water operations. The FBI has revealed in its PSA that the bad actors are infiltrating systems by targeting, in particular, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
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