Since late last month, water utilities in the United States have been targeted by a series of cyberattacks, raising fresh alarm over the security of the country’s water supply.
For years, water utilities and other critical infrastructure, such as power facilities, have been frequent targets for hackers, whether they are backed by foreign states or operating independently. The recent wave of attacks, however, has drawn heightened attention because of its scale, with utilities across roughly a dozen states reportedly compromised.
The intrusions are alleged to have been carried out by Iran, though the claims have not yet been officially confirmed. Authorities have kept details about the affected utilities and the extent of any disruption under wraps.
As the investigation continues, the full scope of the alleged Iranian hacking campaign and its impact on American water systems remains unclear.
