US authorities are investigating coordinated cyberattacks on water systems in at least seven states, with Iran suspected as the culprit behind the breaches.
The FBI and other federal agencies are probing the attacks, which disrupted operations at multiple water utilities, according to The New York Times. Hackers targeted operational technology used to manage treatment and distribution systems, though officials confirmed no evidence exists that drinking water was contaminated or public health endangered.
Some facilities experienced temporary disruptions as investigations continued, with federal agencies urging utilities to bolster cybersecurity defenses.
Investigators have not formally attributed the attacks, but officials and cybersecurity experts say the methods and timing align with previous Iranian cyber operations against US critical infrastructure.
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