The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers.
The lawsuit accuses Chevron’s predecessor of dumping billions of gallons of wastewater into Louisiana marshes during decades of oil production.
Possible cyber intrusions targeting water and wastewater utilities have now been reported in at least a dozen states, multiple sources told ABC News.
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
Federal authorities are investigating a series of cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater infrastructure across the country. The FBI and EPA report water systems in at least seven states have been targeted since July 27. The cyberattacks have disrupted operations but have not caused any issues with drinking water. While federal authorities haven’t identified the affected states, some have reported the cyberattacks on their own, including Minnesota and now Michigan. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all…
Federal investigators are sounding the alarm after a wave of cyberattacks that hit water and wastewater systems in at least seven states, with some operations knocked offline or forced into manual mode. The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency issued a joint public service announcement on July 30 confirming that utility companies have been reporting incidents […] The post FBI and EPA Warn of Cyberattacks Disrupting Water Systems in Seven States appeared first on StoneZone .
Federal investigators are sounding the alarm after a wave of cyberattacks that hit water and wastewater systems in at least seven states, with some operations knocked offline or forced into manual mode. The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency issued a joint public service announcement on July 30 confirming that utility companies have been reporting incidents since July 27. In several cases the attacks degraded actual water operations: loss of pressure, flooding, and disruptions that in some instances prompted boil-water notices. According to assessments shared with U.S. and state officials, Iranian-affiliated actors are the leading working theory behind the activity. Investigators treat that assessment as fluid and remain alert…Open
The investigation remains active, the agency said, and the state is still assessing affected systems
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