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Iran-Linked Hackers Suspected in Attacks on Minnesota Water Systems

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Over 30 water facilities in Minnesota were disrupted in a coordinated cyberattack, with officials suspecting the Iran-linked CyberAv3ngers group. The attacks targeted industrial control systems, causing operational issues but no contamination. Authorities are investigating but have not officially named a culprit.

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This incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to state-linked hackers, but the lack of official attribution leaves room for caution in assigning blame.
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