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Iran-Linked Hackers Hit 30+ Minnesota Water Utilities

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Dark Reading ·

A likely Iran-backed threat actor targeted over 30 community water systems in Minnesota, highlighting escalating cyber risks to US critical infrastructure. The attacks underscore vulnerabilities in small water utilities with limited security resources. No operational disruptions were reported, but the breach exposed systemic weaknesses.

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The attack volume is notable, but the real story is how many small utilities remain defenseless against even moderately skilled adversaries.
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