YOUTUBE (Facts Matter with Roman Balmakov) - Cyberattack Hits 30+ Minnesota Water Systems
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Cyberattack takes out California city's 911 system
A cyberattack in a Northern California city sent officials into a panic after they were forced to shut down its 911 dispatch to stop the threat from spreading. NewsNation's Courtney Friel joins "NewsNation Prime" to share how the city was able to handle emergency calls during that time. "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AXIOS (Sam Sabin) - The number of states targeted in cyberattacks on water systems has jumped to 12
At least a dozen states are reportedly responding to cyberattacks against local water systems . Why it matters: This appears to be one of the broadest known coordinated cyber campaigns against U.S. municipal water systems to date, validating years of warnings that poorly secured utilities could become attractive targets. Driving the news: Hackers have targeted water and wastewater utilities in at least 12 states, ABC News reported on Tuesday. - Last week, the FBI said that at least seven states had experienced cyberattacks targeting the systems that control pumps, water pressure and valves in plants. - Multiple news outlets have reported that officials suspect Iran is behind the widespread attacks, although President Trump said…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Water systems across US becoming targets of cyberattacks
Water and wastewater sector utility companies in at least seven states have now reported cyberattacks to the FBI. Authorities said cyberattacks targeted more than 30 water systems throughout Minnesota. On Saturday, the attacks spread, with Michigan now reporting cyberattacks on nine of its water systems. The FBI has not said who is behind the attacks. More: https://tinyurl.com/2vdspv76 #cyberattack #infrastructure #cybercriminals
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - FBI issues warning about cyberattacks on water systems
The FBI says at least nine states have reported cyberattacks on water systems. It is still unclear who is behind the attacks, but officials say water quality was not compromised. #cybersecurity #water #safety Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Josie Fischels) - Water supply cyberattacks: What we know
Michigan says nine of its water systems were hit by cyberattacks, joining Minnesota.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Josie Fischels) - Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI
Hackers breached water utility systems in multiple states, prompting warnings from federal officials and local operators.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Not just Minnesota: Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states, FBI says
The agencies, which didn't say in which states the municipalities are located, said that some of the malicious activity has impacted water operations in those municipalities that were struck.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Federal officials warn water systems nationwide after cyberattacks hit 30 Minnesota plants
Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices […] The post Federal officials warn water systems nationwide after cyberattacks hit 30 Minnesota plants appeared first on American Almanac .
Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices that automate pumps, valves, and treatment processes, from the public internet. The attackers targeted those controllers directly, ABC News reported , modifying passwords "to lock out operators" and forcing communities onto manual operations. The attacks hit on Sunday and Monday. Minnesota IT Services, the state agency…Open