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War Game Reveals Nightmare Scenario if China Hacks US Water Supply

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

A closed-door simulation by insurers modeled a Chinese Volt Typhoon attack on US water systems, causing burst mains and hospital evacuations. Participants found the response scenario a nightmare, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The exercise underscores the need for robust cybersecurity defenses in essential services.

Meridian48 take
The simulation's findings are alarming but not surprising—critical infrastructure remains a soft target, and the insurance industry's wake-up call should spur real investment in cyber resilience.
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