Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control
Iran is suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities, with small towns being the primary targets. The attacks have prompted utilities to switch to manual control, and while there have been no major disruptions, authorities are concerned about potential problems. The suspected state-sponsored cyberattacks have been downplayed by the White House, despite warnings from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency about potential Iranian cyberattacks.
- ▪Seven states have reported cyberattacks on their water supply control systems, with some officials suspecting that Iran is behind these actions.
- ▪The attackers made zero financial demands, making it more likely to have been conducted by state actors that aren’t just motivated by money.
- ▪The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has previously warned about potential Iranian cyberattacks, but smaller municipalities remain vulnerable.
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Tech Industry Cybersecurity Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control News By Jowi Morales Published 2 August 2026 Two can play the game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Seven states have reported cyberattacks on their water supply control systems, with some officials suspecting that Iran is behind these actions.
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