Minnesota IT Services activated statewide cybersecurity incident response after a coordinated cyberattack hit more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota, targeting operational technology at local utilities. Officials said the Braham water plant was briefly knocked offline by a malicious attack before returning to normal, while CISA and partners urged critical infrastructure operators to isolate vital OT systems. #MNIT #CityOfBraham #CISA #ACSC #FBI
Keypoints
- MNIT activated statewide incident response after attacks on over 30 water systems.
- The cyberattack targeted operational technology used by local water utilities.
- Braham’s water plant was temporarily offline but later restored.
- Other communities switched to manual operations or contingency plans.
- CISA advised critical infrastructure to isolate key OT systems for continuity.