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What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states

First publishedAug 3, 14:13 UTC
Last updatedAug 4, 00:01 UTC · 3m ago
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What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states
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According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit.

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According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit. Liz Landers discussed more with Cynthia Kaiser, a former deputy assistant director of the FBI's cyber division currently at Halcyon.

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According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit.
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3 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
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