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The FBI and EPA issued a nationwide alert after cyberattacks targeted water utility systems in at least seven states.

The FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency issued a public service announcement warning that malicious cyber actors are targeting internet-connected industrial control devices used in water and wastewater utilities. The attacks have affected systems in at least seven states, with some reports indicating the number of affected states has grown to 12. While some systems experienced degraded operations and temporary loss of remote monitoring, most utilities reported that water quality and public health were not compromised. In Minnesota, hackers targeted over 30 municipal facilities, an incident that President Trump attributed to the incompetence of Minnesota's leadership. While Iran is a prime suspect for the media, the administration announced that the focus remains on the tactics used by the hackers. Federal agencies are urging water operators to secure their systems by removing programmable logic controllers from direct internet exposure and using strong passwords. Experts note that these incidents underscore the need for public awareness regarding the risks of infrastructure breaches.

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