CISA has warned of a significant rise in attacks against water utilities and urged operators to remove internet-exposed PLCs and other OT assets immediately. Investigators are examining whether recent disruptions to more than 30 Minnesota community water systems are tied to Iran-linked activity, with incidents causing password changes, PLC reconfiguration, boil water notices, and manual operations. #CISA #PLC #Minnesota #WaterISAC #FBI #EPA
Keypoints
- CISA reported a significant increase in malicious activity targeting water utilities.
- Operators were told to remove publicly exposed PLCs and OT systems from the internet.
- More than 30 Minnesota community water systems were affected by a coordinated cyberattack.
- Attackers changed passwords and IP addresses, causing lockouts and operational disruption.
- FBI, CISA, and EPA are responding, and incidents have been reported in at least seven states.
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